Ginseng, Perilla, and Pinellia Decoction

Ginseng, Perilla, and Pinellia Decoction,Cough with phlegm, difficulty swallowing or breathing, wheezing and fullness in the chest, and impaired circulation of qi.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Perilla, and Pinellia Decoction

Chinese Name : 参苏半夏汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Ginseng, 1 liang of Cinnamon (with coarse bark removed), 1 liang of Licorice (roasted), 1 liang of Wood Fragrance, 2 liang of Schisandra, 2 liang of Mulberry Bark (roasted), 2 liang of Tangerine Peel (with white pith removed), 2 liang of White Atractylodes, 2 liang of Perilla Leaves, 2 liang of Pinellia (processed with ginger).

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Cough with phlegm, difficulty swallowing or breathing, wheezing and fullness in the chest, and impaired circulation of qi.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 large bowls of water and 10 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; strain; take warm after meals.

Ginseng, Perilla, and Pinellia Decoction,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 5.,Cough with phlegm, difficulty swallowing or breathing, wheezing and fullness in the chest, and impaired circulation of qi.

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