Decoction for Clearing Cough, Quenching Thirst, Suppressing Fire, and Resolving Phlegm，From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.，For cough.
Decoction for Clearing Cough, Quenching Thirst, Suppressing Fire, and Resolving Phlegm
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Cough, Quenching Thirst, Suppressing Fire, and Resolving Phlegm
Chinese Name : 清嗽止渴抑火化饮膏
Drug Formulation
Perilla Stem Seeds 3 qian, Xianhu 3 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 2 qian, Tianhuafen 3 qian, Frosted Mulberry Leaves 3 qian, Chrysanthemum 3 qian, Ophiopogon 3 qian, Red Poria 3 qian, Roasted Barley Sprouts 3 qian, Shenqu 3 qian (roasted), Bamboo Shavings 2 qian, Raw Licorice 1 qian.
Source
From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.
Processing
Decoct thoroughly in water, strain out the residue, then boil down to a concentrated decoction, and mix with refined honey to form a paste.
Benefits
For cough.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 spoonfuls per dose, washed down with plain boiled water.
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Decoction for Clearing Cough, Quenching Thirst, Suppressing Fire, and Resolving Phlegm,For cough.