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Asarum and Aconite Decoction

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Asarum and Aconite Decoction,For cough originating from the heart accompanied by aversion to cold, pain radiating upward from the heart, a sensation of a lump in the throat, and in severe cases, swelling and pain in the throat, a taut pulse, and trismus.

Formulas Name : Asarum and Aconite Decoction

Chinese Name : 细辛附子汤

Drug Formulation

Processed Aconite Root (Fu Zi) half liang, Asarum (Xi Xin) half liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Acorus Tatarinowii 1 liang, Schisandra 2 liang, Licorice half liang.

Source

From *Guide to Formulas*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 160.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For cough originating from the heart accompanied by aversion to cold, pain radiating upward from the heart, a sensation of a lump in the throat, and in severe cases, swelling and pain in the throat, a taut pulse, and trismus.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; strain and drink.

Asarum and Aconite Decoction,From *Guide to Formulas*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 160.,For cough originating from the heart accompanied by aversion to cold, pain radiating upward from the heart, a sensation of a lump in the throat, and in severe cases, swelling and pain in the throat, a taut pulse, and trismus.

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