Shen-He Decoction

Shen-He Decoction,Cough with phlegm due to deficiency-cold.

Formulas Name : Shen-He Decoction

Chinese Name : 参诃饮

Drug Formulation

2.5 qian of Terminalia chebula (pitted), 2.5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted), 2.5 qian of Astragalus membranaceus (honey-fried), 2.5 qian of Poria cocos (peeled), 2.5 qian of Panax ginseng (root without the root stalk), 2.5 qian of Pinellia ternata (fermented), 2 qian of Citrus reticulata (without the white pith), 2 qian of Schisandra chinensis, 1 qian of Glycyrrhiza uralensis (fried), and 1 qian of Tussilago farfara.

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Cough with phlegm due to deficiency-cold.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 daqian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take before meals.

Shen-He Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2.,Cough with phlegm due to deficiency-cold.

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