Five-Flavor Substantive Decoction，From *Ji Feng*, Volume 11.，Aversion to cold and craving for cold drinks; wind injuring the lungs; coughing and shortness of breath; runny nose, excessive saliva, and phlegm; nasal congestion and nasal discharge; dizziness; hoarseness; inability to speak; vomiting; a sensation of tightness in the throat; aversion to cold and weakness; shortness of breath and palpitations; stiffness in the shoulders and back; and distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen.
Five-Flavor Substantive Decoction
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Formulas Name : Five-Flavor Substantive Decoction
Chinese Name : 五味实散
Drug Formulation
Asarum, Schisandra, White Peony, Licorice, Pinellia, and Cinnamon—all in equal parts (one version includes Dried Ginger and Apricot Kernels).
Source
From *Ji Feng*, Volume 11.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
Aversion to cold and craving for cold drinks; wind injuring the lungs; coughing and shortness of breath; runny nose, excessive saliva, and phlegm; nasal congestion and nasal discharge; dizziness; hoarseness; inability to speak; vomiting; a sensation of tightness in the throat; aversion to cold and weakness; shortness of breath and palpitations; stiffness in the shoulders and back; and distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 7 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 6 fen; strain and take while warm; no specific time of day is required.
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Five-Flavor Substantive Decoction,Aversion to cold and craving for cold drinks; wind injuring the lungs; coughing and shortness of breath; runny nose, excessive saliva, and phlegm; nasal congestion and nasal discharge; dizziness; hoarseness; inability to speak; vomiting; a sensation of tightness in the throat; aversion to cold and weakness; shortness of breath and palpitations; stiffness in the shoulders and back; and distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen.