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Er Chen Decoction for Relieving Exterior Symptoms

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Er Chen Decoction for Relieving Exterior Symptoms,Asthma.

Formulas Name : Er Chen Decoction for Relieving Exterior Symptoms

Chinese Name : 解表二陈汤

Drug Formulation

One dose of Er Chen Decoction: 5 fen of Perilla leaf, 5 fen of Ephedra, 5 fen of Apricot kernel, 5 fen of Mulberry bark, 5 fen of Aster, 5 fen of Fritillary bulb, and 5 fen of Platycodon root.

Source

*Dongyi Baojian: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 5, citing *Yijian*.

Benefits

Asthma.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct in water and take orally.

Er Chen Decoction for Relieving Exterior Symptoms,*Dongyi Baojian: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 5, citing *Yijian*.,Asthma.

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