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Decoction of Raw Ophiopogon

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Decoction of Raw Ophiopogon,For heart-related cough, chest congestion, and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Raw Ophiopogon

Chinese Name : 生麦门冬煎

Drug Formulation

Half a sheng of raw Ophiopogon (remove the core and grind to extract the juice), 3 liang of apricot kernels (remove the skin, stir-fry with bran until slightly yellow), half a sheng of raw Rehmannia juice, 1 he of ginger juice, 5 he of white honey, 3 liang of Perilla seeds (grind and strain to extract the juice), 2 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of Poria cocos, and 2 liang of Schisandra berries (grind together with the stems into a powder).

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 117), citing *Divine and Ingenious Formulas for Complete Healing*.

Processing

First, grind the apricot kernels into a paste, then combine with the other ingredients and simmer until thickened.

Benefits

For heart-related cough, chest congestion, and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 teaspoon per dose; let it dissolve in the mouth and swallow the liquid, regardless of the time of day.

Decoction of Raw Ophiopogon,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 117), citing *Divine and Ingenious Formulas for Complete Healing*.,For heart-related cough, chest congestion, and shortness of breath.

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