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Cough-Relieving and Phlegm-Resolving Decoction,For wind-cold common cold with cough and nasal congestion.

Formulas Name : Cough-Relieving and Phlegm-Resolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 宁嗽化痰汤

Drug Formulation

Platycodon root 1 qian, Fructus Aurantii (wrapped in wheat bran gauze) 1 qian, Pinellia tuber (soaked in ginger decoction 7 times) 1 qian, Dried tangerine peel 1 qian, Xuanhuo root 1 qian, Dried Pueraria root 1 qian, Poria 1 qian, Perilla leaf 1 qian 2 fen, Ephedra 1 qian (add in winter, reduce in summer), Apricot kernel (roasted, with skin and tip removed) 1 qian, Mulberry bark 1 qian, Licorice root 4 fen.

Source

From *Zhun Sheng: Lei Fang*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For wind-cold common cold with cough and nasal congestion.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take while hot, well after a meal.

Cough-Relieving and Phlegm-Resolving Decoction,From *Zhun Sheng: Lei Fang*, Volume 2.,For wind-cold common cold with cough and nasal congestion.

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