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Enhanced Erchen Decoction

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Enhanced Erchen Decoction,Swelling and lumps under the tongue the size of a nut, or a double tongue, a stiff tongue, and sores throughout the mouth.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Erchen Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味二陈汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia (processed with ginger) 1 qian 3 fen, Poria 1 qian, Coptis 1 qian, Green Bamboo Shavings 1 qian, Raw Rehmannia (washed with wine) 1 qian 5 fen, Angelica (washed with wine) 8 fen, Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 8 fen, Platycodon 5 fen, Licorice Tips 2 fen.

Source

*Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 105.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients for one dose.

Benefits

Swelling and lumps under the tongue the size of a nut, or a double tongue, a stiff tongue, and sores throughout the mouth.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take after meals.

Enhanced Erchen Decoction,*Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 105.,Swelling and lumps under the tongue the size of a nut, or a double tongue, a stiff tongue, and sores throughout the mouth.

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