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Decoction for Resolving Phlegm and Harmonizing the Stomach,Spring-type fever. Catching a cold in the spring months, accompanied by delirium, tidal fever, and a slippery pulse.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Resolving Phlegm and Harmonizing the Stomach

Chinese Name : 消痰平胃汤

Drug Formulation

Scrophularia root 1 liang, Artemisia annua 1 liang, Pinellia tuber 3 qian, Poria cocos 3 qian, Ophiopogon tuber 3 qian, Plantain seed 3 qian.

Source

*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Spring-type fever. Catching a cold in the spring months, accompanied by delirium, tidal fever, and a slippery pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Resolving Phlegm and Harmonizing the Stomach，*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 5.，Spring-type fever. Catching a cold in the spring months, accompanied by delirium, tidal fever, and a slippery pulse.

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