Bitter Stem Powder

Bitter Stem Powder,For lung congestion during pregnancy, accompanied by coughing and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Bitter Stem Powder

Chinese Name : 苦梗散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Platycodon root, half a liang of Perilla, half a liang of Ginseng, half a liang of white mulberry bark, half a liang of Fritillaria, half a liang of Licorice, 1 liang of Asparagus root (core removed), 1 liang of red Poria, and 7 qian and a half of Ephedra.

Source

*Zhun Sheng: Gynecology*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For lung congestion during pregnancy, accompanied by coughing and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhong of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger until reduced to 1 zhong; take as needed.

Bitter Stem Powder,*Zhun Sheng: Gynecology*, Volume 4.,For lung congestion during pregnancy, accompanied by coughing and shortness of breath.

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