Banxia Xingren Decoction

Banxia Xingren Decoction,For wind-phlegm asthma with a continuous phlegm-like sound in the throat.

Formulas Name : Banxia Xingren Decoction

Chinese Name : 半夏杏仁汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Pinellia, 8 fen of Apricot Kernel, 5 fen of Zhi Shi, 5 fen of Platycodon, 5 fen of Scutellaria (roasted), 5 fen of Perilla, 6 fen of Ephedra, and 4 fen of Licorice.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For wind-phlegm asthma with a continuous phlegm-like sound in the throat.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 5 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water until fully cooked, and take before meals.

Banxia Xingren Decoction,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 5.,For wind-phlegm asthma with a continuous phlegm-like sound in the throat.

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