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Cimicifuga and Platycodon Decoction,For pregnant women with phlegm in the throat and stomach, accompanied by throat pain due to wind-cold ascending.

Formulas Name : Cimicifuga and Platycodon Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻桔梗汤

Drug Formulation

Cimicifuga 5 fen, Platycodon 5 fen, Licorice 5 fen, Fangfeng 1 qian, Scrophularia 1 qian.

Source

*Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For pregnant women with phlegm in the throat and stomach, accompanied by throat pain due to wind-cold ascending.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; take 2 doses.

Cimicifuga and Platycodon Decoction，*Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.，For pregnant women with phlegm in the throat and stomach, accompanied by throat pain due to wind-cold ascending.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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