Four-Chen Powder

Four-Chen Powder,Phlegm-induced asthma.

Formulas Name : Four-Chen Powder

Chinese Name : 四陈散

Drug Formulation

2 qian of aged (mountain-grown) tea, 2 qian of aged peppermint, 2 qian of aged tangerine peel, and 2 qian of aged perilla.

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Phlegm-induced asthma.

Instructions for Use

Add 10 slices of fresh ginger, decoct until tender, and take while warm.

Four-Chen Powder,From *Yu’an*, Volume 4.,Phlegm-induced asthma.

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