Ginseng and Trifoliate Orange Peel Decoction，From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 5.，For phlegm and fluid retention.
Ginseng and Trifoliate Orange Peel Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ginseng and Trifoliate Orange Peel Decoction
Chinese Name : 人参枳壳汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of ginseng (root tip removed), 1 liang of Zhi Ke (fried with wheat bran, pith removed), 3 liang of Chen Pi (white pith removed), and 2.5 liang of Ban Xia (washed in boiling water 7 times).
Source
From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 5.
Benefits
For phlegm and fluid retention.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the above ingredients and prepare as one dose. For each dose, take 2 liang and a half; use 2 and a half large bowls of spring water. First, swirl the water 210 times; add 1 qian bi of ginger (finely chopped), and simmer over low heat until reduced to 6 fen. Strain out the residue and take warm after meals.
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Ginseng and Trifoliate Orange Peel Decoction,For phlegm and fluid retention.