Apricot, Magnolia, Scutellaria, and Coptis Decoction

Apricot, Magnolia, Scutellaria, and Coptis Decoction,For cough and wheezing.

Formulas Name : Apricot, Magnolia, Scutellaria, and Coptis Decoction

Chinese Name : 杏朴芩连汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of apricot paste, 1 qian of Sichuan magnolia bark, 8 fen of wine-processed scutellaria, 1 qian of Sichuan coptis, 1 qian of tangerine peel, 8 fen of perilla seeds (roasted), 2 qian of Sichuan fritillary bulb, and 1 qian of licorice.

Source

From *Explanation of the Classic of Warm-Heat Diseases*.

Benefits

For cough and wheezing.

Apricot, Magnolia, Scutellaria, and Coptis Decoction,From *Explanation of the Classic of Warm-Heat Diseases*.,For cough and wheezing.

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