Five-Ingredient Gypsum Decoction

Five-Ingredient Gypsum Decoction,Nasal congestion due to lung heat, with thick, sticky, yellow nasal discharge.

Formulas Name : Five-Ingredient Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 五味石膏汤

Drug Formulation

Wuwei 1 qian, Gypsum 3 qian, Apricot Kernel 3 qian, Pinellia 3 qian, Scrophularia 3 qian, Poria 3 qian, Platycodon 3 qian, Fresh Ginger 3 qian.

Source

From *Selected Essentials of Medicine: Essential Methods for Miscellaneous Disorders*.

Benefits

Nasal congestion due to lung heat, with thick, sticky, yellow nasal discharge.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water to yield about half a cup; take while hot.

Five-Ingredient Gypsum Decoction,From *Selected Essentials of Medicine: Essential Methods for Miscellaneous Disorders*.,Nasal congestion due to lung heat, with thick, sticky, yellow nasal discharge.

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