Baiqian Decoction

Baiqian Decoction,For consumptive cough, shortness of breath with chest congestion and heat, and expectoration of pus and blood.

Formulas Name : Baiqian Decoction

Chinese Name : 白前饮

Drug Formulation

2.5 liang of Baiqian, 3 liang of white mulberry root bark (roasted), 3 liang of Platycodon root (stir-fried), 0.3 fen of Poria cocos (black skin removed), 1.5 liang of apricot kernels (double skins and tips removed, roasted), and 1 liang of licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 90.

Processing

Chop each of the above herbs into pieces the size of a sesame seed or a soybean, then mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For consumptive cough, shortness of breath with chest congestion and heat, and expectoration of pus and blood.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain out the residue, and take warm after meals, twice daily.

Baiqian Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 90.,For consumptive cough, shortness of breath with chest congestion and heat, and expectoration of pus and blood.

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