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Ginseng and Perilla Decoction for Warming the Lungs

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Ginseng and Perilla Decoction for Warming the Lungs,For shortness of breath due to lung deficiency with cold stagnation, accompanied by a tight and fine pulse.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Perilla Decoction for Warming the Lungs

Chinese Name : 参苏温肺饮

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Ginseng, 1.5 qian of Perilla Leaf, 1.5 qian of Cinnamon Bark (peeled), 1.5 qian of Poria, 1.5 qian of Atractylodes (roasted), 0.8 fen of Schisandra, 1.5 qian of Pinellia (processed), 1.5 qian of Tangerine Peel, and 0.5 fen of Licorice.

Source

*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 22.

Benefits

For shortness of breath due to lung deficiency with cold stagnation, accompanied by a tight and fine pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain, and take while warm.

Ginseng and Perilla Decoction for Warming the Lungs,*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 22.,For shortness of breath due to lung deficiency with cold stagnation, accompanied by a tight and fine pulse.

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