Ephedra, Ginseng, and Peony Decoction

Ephedra, Ginseng, and Peony Decoction,For chronic hemoptysis that recurs after recovery; hemoptysis caused by external invasion of cold pathogens and internal deficiency with latent heat.

Formulas Name : Ephedra, Ginseng, and Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄人参芍药汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 3 fen, Ophiopogon 3 fen, Cinnamon Twig 5 fen, Angelica Root 5 fen, Ephedra 1 qian, Fried Licorice 1 qian, White Peony Root 1 qian, Astragalus 1 qian, Schisandra berries 2.

Source

From *Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For chronic hemoptysis that recurs after recovery; hemoptysis caused by external invasion of cold pathogens and internal deficiency with latent heat.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients and combine them into a single dose. Use 3 zhan of water to boil the Ephedra alone until it comes to a boil; skim off the foam and reduce to 2 zhan. Add the remaining herbs and simmer together until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain out the residue and take warm before bedtime.

Ephedra, Ginseng, and Peony Decoction,From *Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach*, Volume 2.,For chronic hemoptysis that recurs after recovery; hemoptysis caused by external invasion of cold pathogens and internal deficiency with latent heat.

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