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Ginseng and Purple Aster Powder,Chronic or recent cough with phlegm.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Purple Aster Powder

Chinese Name : 人参紫菀散

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum root (Chai Hu) half liang, Purple Aster (Zi Wan) half liang, roasted black plum pulp half liang, roasted licorice root half liang, ginseng 3 qian, rice husks (roasted in honey water) 2 liang.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 157).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Chronic or recent cough with phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with plain hot water.

Ginseng and Purple Aster Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 157).,Chronic or recent cough with phlegm.

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