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Decoction of Two Winters, Poria, and Plantain Seeds

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Decoction of Two Winters, Poria, and Plantain Seeds,Pulmonary Consumption. Characterized by shortness of breath, phlegm-related cough, a flushed and puffy face, ulceration of the mouth and tongue, and a swollen, painful throat that finds relief upon drinking water; the patient drinks approximately one dou of water daily.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Two Winters, Poria, and Plantain Seeds

Chinese Name : 二冬苓车汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang Ophiopogon tuber, 1 liang Asparagus root, 5 qian Poria, 3 qian Plantain seed.

Source

From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Pulmonary Consumption. Characterized by shortness of breath, phlegm-related cough, a flushed and puffy face, ulceration of the mouth and tongue, and a swollen, painful throat that finds relief upon drinking water; the patient drinks approximately one dou of water daily.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction of Two Winters, Poria, and Plantain Seeds,From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 6.,Pulmonary Consumption. Characterized by shortness of breath, phlegm-related cough, a flushed and puffy face, ulceration of the mouth and tongue, and a swollen, painful throat that finds relief upon drinking water; the patient drinks approximately one dou of water daily.

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