Belamcanda and Ephedra Decoction

Belamcanda and Ephedra Decoction,Cough accompanied by shortness of breath, with a croaking sound in the throat.

Formulas Name : Belamcanda and Ephedra Decoction

Chinese Name : 射干麻黄汤

Drug Formulation

13 pieces of Belamcanda (alternatively, 3 liang), 4 liang of Ephedra, 4 liang of fresh ginger, 3 liang of Asarum, 3 liang of Aster, 3 liang of Tussilago flower, half a sheng of Schisandra, 7 jujubes, and 8 pieces of Pinellia (large, washed; alternatively, half a jin).

Source

*The Golden Chamber* (Volume 1).

Benefits

Cough accompanied by shortness of breath, with a croaking sound in the throat.

Instructions for Use

Using 1 dou 2 sheng of water, first decoct Ephedra until it boils twice; skim off the foam, then add the remaining herbs. Simmer until reduced to 3 sheng, and divide into 3 warm doses.

Belamcanda and Ephedra Decoction,*The Golden Chamber* (Volume 1).,Cough accompanied by shortness of breath, with a croaking sound in the throat.

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