Ginseng and Licorice Decoction

Ginseng and Licorice Decoction,For swelling and pain in the throat.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参甘草汤

Drug Formulation

Licorice 1 liang (peeled), Platycodon root 5 qian, Ginseng 2.5 qian, Astragalus root 2 qian.

Source

From *Classified Collection of Medical Formulas*, Volume 75, citing *Secret Formulas Based on Clinical Experience*.

Benefits

For swelling and pain in the throat.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose, add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and drink in small sips while very hot just before bedtime.

Ginseng and Licorice Decoction,From *Classified Collection of Medical Formulas*, Volume 75, citing *Secret Formulas Based on Clinical Experience*.,For swelling and pain in the throat.

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