Ginseng and Schisandra Decoction

Ginseng and Schisandra Decoction,Chronic cough due to spleen deficiency, with weak central qi, pale complexion, and pale lips.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Schisandra Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参五味子汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian and 5 fen of bleached Atractylodes, 1 qian of Poria cocos, 5 fen of Schisandra chinensis, 1 qian of Ophiopogon japonicus from Hangzhou, and 8 fen of fried licorice.

Source

From *Collected Works on the Care of Infants* (Vol. 3).

Benefits

Chronic cough due to spleen deficiency, with weak central qi, pale complexion, and pale lips.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of ginger and 3 jujubes, decoct in water, and take while warm.

Ginseng and Schisandra Decoction,From *Collected Works on the Care of Infants* (Vol. 3).,Chronic cough due to spleen deficiency, with weak central qi, pale complexion, and pale lips.

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