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Ginseng and Zhi Shi Decoction

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Ginseng and Zhi Shi Decoction,For common cold with cough and wheezing, chest fullness, and phlegm stagnation.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Zhi Shi Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参枳实汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 fen, Zhi Shi (processed) half liang, Mulberry Bark (roasted) half liang, Pinellia (processed) half liang, Red Poria half liang, Schisandra half liang, Asarum (cleaned) half liang, Northern Houttuynia half liang, Ephedra (knots removed) half liang, Donkey-hide Gelatin (roasted until crisp) half liang, Licorice (roasted) half liang.

Source

*Direct Pointers on Pediatrics*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For common cold with cough and wheezing, chest fullness, and phlegm stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, along with 3 slices of fresh ginger and 3 Perilla leaves; decoct in water and drink.

Ginseng and Zhi Shi Decoction,*Direct Pointers on Pediatrics*, Volume 4.,For common cold with cough and wheezing, chest fullness, and phlegm stagnation.

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