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Five Tigers and Two Chen Decoction

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Five Tigers and Two Chen Decoction,For hoarseness, severe wheezing, and excessive phlegm.

Formulas Name : Five Tigers and Two Chen Decoction

Chinese Name : 五虎二陈汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (knots removed) 1 qian, Apricot Kernels 14 pieces (soaked), Gypsum (calcined) 1 qian, Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Pinellia (processed with ginger) 1 qian, Poria (peeled) 8 fen, Licorice 8 fen, Ginseng 8 fen, Wood Fragrance 7 fen, Agarwood 7 fen, Fine Tea 1 qian.

Source

From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 4.

Processing

Coarsely grind the above ingredients into one dose.

Benefits

For hoarseness, severe wheezing, and excessive phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, 3 stalks of scallion whites, and 3 spoonfuls of honey; decoct in water and take orally.

Five Tigers and Two Chen Decoction,From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 4.,For hoarseness, severe wheezing, and excessive phlegm.

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