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Decoction of Rehmannia and Ophiopogon

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Decoction of Rehmannia and Ophiopogon,For lung heat accompanied by cough.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Rehmannia and Ophiopogon

Chinese Name : 地黄麦门冬煎

Drug Formulation

3 sheng of raw rehmannia juice, 3 sheng of raw ophiopogon, 1 he of ginger juice, 2 he of clarified butter, and 2 he of white honey.

Source

Quoted from *Secret Records for Prolonging Life* in Volume 10 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

First, decoct the rehmannia, ophiopogon, and ginger juice; when the volume is reduced by one fen for every three fen, add the ghee and honey, and simmer until it reaches the consistency of thin malt syrup. Then add 8 fen of Fritillaria powder and 4 fen of Aster tataricus powder, and stir until well blended.

Benefits

For lung heat accompanied by cough.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 spoonful per dose, twice daily and once at night.

Note

Avoid wild fennel.

Decoction of Rehmannia and Ophiopogon,Quoted from *Secret Records for Prolonging Life* in Volume 10 of *Wai Tai*.,For lung heat accompanied by cough.

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