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Ginseng and Ophiopogon Decoction

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Ginseng and Ophiopogon Decoction,Qi deficiency with wheezing and shortness of breath, deficiency heat; pulse is floating and large, hollow upon palpation, or may appear soft and spongy, scattered, large, and lacking vitality.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Ophiopogon Decoction

Chinese Name : 参冬饮

Drug Formulation

Ginseng and Ophiopogon, in equal parts.

Source

From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Qi deficiency with wheezing and shortness of breath, deficiency heat; pulse is floating and large, hollow upon palpation, or may appear soft and spongy, scattered, large, and lacking vitality.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Ginseng and Ophiopogon Decoction,From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 2.,Qi deficiency with wheezing and shortness of breath, deficiency heat; pulse is floating and large, hollow upon palpation, or may appear soft and spongy, scattered, large, and lacking vitality.

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