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Ascending Erchen Decoction

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Ascending Erchen Decoction,Indications: Phlegm stagnation; fire pathogen in the lower jiao; difficulty with urination and defecation; shortness of breath, fullness, or coughing upon exertion; deep and slippery pulse at the Cun position.

Formulas Name : Ascending Erchen Decoction

Chinese Name : 升发二陈汤

Drug Formulation

Chenpi (with pith removed) 1 qian, Banxia 1.5 qian, Poria 1 qian, Licorice 0.5 fen, Chuanxiong 1 qian, Cimicifuga 0.5 fen, Fangfeng 0.5 fen, Chaihu 0.5 fen.

Source

Formula from Danxi, cited in *The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 2.

Processing

Finely slice the ingredients and prepare as a single dose.

Benefits

Indications: Phlegm stagnation; fire pathogen in the lower jiao; difficulty with urination and defecation; shortness of breath, fullness, or coughing upon exertion; deep and slippery pulse at the Cun position.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1.5 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, then take while warm.

Ascending Erchen Decoction,Formula from Danxi, cited in *The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 2.,Indications: Phlegm stagnation; fire pathogen in the lower jiao; difficulty with urination and defecation; shortness of breath, fullness, or coughing upon exertion; deep and slippery pulse at the Cun position.

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