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Formula for Severe Cough,Dispersion of lung qi, leading to prolonged cough and loss of voice.

Formulas Name : Formula for Severe Cough

Chinese Name : 劫嗽方

Drug Formulation

A equal parts each of Chebulic Myrobalan, Schisandra, Fenghua Xiao, and Gallnut; licorice at half the usual amount.

Source

From *Compendium of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Dispersion of lung qi, leading to prolonged cough and loss of voice.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Rest in bed.

Formula for Severe Cough,From *Compendium of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 5.,Dispersion of lung qi, leading to prolonged cough and loss of voice.

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