Ginger and Schisandra Decoction

Ginger and Schisandra Decoction,For cough.

Formulas Name : Ginger and Schisandra Decoction

Chinese Name : 生姜五味子汤

Drug Formulation

Schisandra berries 5 he, fresh ginger 8 liang, Aster tataricus 1 liang, Pinellia 2 liang (washed), Evodia 1 liang, Tussilago flower half a liang, Asarum 1 liang, Aconite root 1 piece (roasted), Poria 4 liang, licorice 2 liang (roasted), Cinnamon bark 1 liang.

Source

From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 9 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Slice the ingredients.

Benefits

For cough.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 1 dou of water until reduced to 5 sheng; divide into 3 doses to be taken warm. Elderly patients may take 5 he.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, pork, cold water, mutton, malt syrup, raw vegetables, vinegar-based foods, and raw scallions.

Ginger and Schisandra Decoction,From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 9 of *Wai Tai*.,For cough.

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