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Ginseng, Swallow’s Nest, and Ophiopogon Decoction

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Ginseng, Swallow’s Nest, and Ophiopogon Decoction,For those with wind-dryness invading the lungs, resulting in dry cough and hemoptysis, who are nearing recovery after treatment; use this formula for post-treatment care. For five-color dysentery with yin deficiency nearing collapse, where the patient has been successfully stabilized.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Swallow’s Nest, and Ophiopogon Decoction

Chinese Name : 参燕麦冬汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Northern Glehnia Root, 3 qian of Ophiopogon Tuber, 1 qian of Smooth Swallow’s Nest, and 4 qian of Rock Rock Sugar.

Source

*Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For those with wind-dryness invading the lungs, resulting in dry cough and hemoptysis, who are nearing recovery after treatment; use this formula for post-treatment care. For five-color dysentery with yin deficiency nearing collapse, where the patient has been successfully stabilized.

Ginseng, Swallow’s Nest, and Ophiopogon Decoction,*Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For those with wind-dryness invading the lungs, resulting in dry cough and hemoptysis, who are nearing recovery after treatment; use this formula for post-treatment care. For five-color dysentery with yin deficiency nearing collapse, where the patient has been successfully stabilized.

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