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Cimicifuga and Forsythia Decoction,Throat obstruction due to epidemic heat-toxin.

Formulas Name : Cimicifuga and Forsythia Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻连翘汤

Drug Formulation

Cimicifuga (Shengma) 1 qian, Platycodon (Jiegeng) 1 qian, Licorice (Gancao) 1 qian, Forsythia (Lianqiao) 1 qian, Schisandra (Shuzhanzi) 1 qian, Saposhnikovia (Fangfeng) 1 qian, Scutellaria (Huangqin, wine-processed) 1 qian.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Throat obstruction due to epidemic heat-toxin.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Decoct in 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen. Take slowly after meals.

Cimicifuga and Forsythia Decoction,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 6.,Throat obstruction due to epidemic heat-toxin.

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