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Decoction for Nourishing Water and Opening Yin

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Decoction for Nourishing Water and Opening Yin,For cases of incipient consumption where the voice suddenly becomes hoarse and there is a cough with phlegm.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing Water and Opening Yin

Chinese Name : 滋水开阴汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Saponaria root, 1 qian of Anemarrhena rhizome, 1 qian of Fritillaria bulb, 3 fen of Licorice root, 3 fen of Acorus rhizome, 7 fen of Perilla seed, 7 fen of Tangerine peel, 7 fen of Cimicifuga root, 5 fen of Terminalia chebula pulp, 1 slice of fresh ginger, 2 red dates.

Source

*Secret Treatise on the Throat*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For cases of incipient consumption where the voice suddenly becomes hoarse and there is a cough with phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Nourishing Water and Opening Yin,*Secret Treatise on the Throat*, Volume 2.,For cases of incipient consumption where the voice suddenly becomes hoarse and there is a cough with phlegm.

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