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Fishy-Smelling Reed Stem Decoction

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Fishy-Smelling Reed Stem Decoction,Lung Abscess (type characterized by heat-toxin obstructing the lung and blood stasis forming an abscess).

Formulas Name : Fishy-Smelling Reed Stem Decoction

Chinese Name : 鱼腥苇茎汤

Drug Formulation

30 g Houttuynia cordata, 30 g reed stems, 30 g winter melon seeds, 30 g coix seeds, 9 g peach kernels, 30 g honeysuckle, 9 g platycodon, 12 g scutellaria, 15 g red vine, and 6 g licorice.

Source

*Clinical Treatment of Internal Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine*.

Benefits

Lung Abscess (type characterized by heat-toxin obstructing the lung and blood stasis forming an abscess).

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Fishy-Smelling Reed Stem Decoction,*Clinical Treatment of Internal Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine*.,Lung Abscess (type characterized by heat-toxin obstructing the lung and blood stasis forming an abscess).

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