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Fubei Decoction

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Fubei Decoction,Shortness of breath. Breathing feels as if pulled by a rope; shoulder breathing is so severe it feels as if one is about to die.

Formulas Name : Fubei Decoction

Chinese Name : 覆杯汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 4 liang (knots removed), Licorice (roasted) 2 liang, Dried Ginger 2 liang, Cinnamon Bark 2 liang, Fritillary Bulb 2 liang.

Source

From *Wai Tai*, Volume 10 (Annotations), citing *Fan Wang’s Formulas*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

Shortness of breath. Breathing feels as if pulled by a rope; shoulder breathing is so severe it feels as if one is about to die.

Instructions for Use

Boil 8 sheng of water down to 2 sheng, and divide the decoction into two doses.

Note

Avoid seaweed, raw lettuce, and Chinese cabbage.

Fubei Decoction,From *Wai Tai*, Volume 10 (Annotations), citing *Fan Wang’s Formulas*.,Shortness of breath. Breathing feels as if pulled by a rope; shoulder breathing is so severe it feels as if one is about to die.

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