Chaihu Shengma Decoction

Chaihu Shengma Decoction,For cough and hoarseness due to cold damage, or sore throat.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Shengma Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡升麻汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu, Huangqin, Banxia, Shengma, Gange, Zhishi, Jiegeng, Zhimu, Beimu, Xuanshen, Sangpi, Gancao.

Source

*Gujin Yijian* (A Mirror of Medicine Through the Ages), Volume 3.

Processing

Crush the ingredients into a single dose.

Benefits

For cough and hoarseness due to cold damage, or sore throat.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take while warm.

Chaihu Shengma Decoction,*Gujin Yijian* (A Mirror of Medicine Through the Ages), Volume 3.,For cough and hoarseness due to cold damage, or sore throat.

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