Huagai Decoction

Huagai Decoction,For coughing and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Huagai Decoction

Chinese Name : 华盖煮散

Drug Formulation

Tussilago flower (stems removed) 1 liang, Anemarrhena rhizome 1 liang (roasted), Fritillaria bulb (core removed, stir-fried) 1 liang, Aster root (stems and soil removed) 3 fen, Platycodon root (stir-fried) 3 fen, Wood fragrant 0.5 liang, Sweet shepherd’s purse (lightly stir-fried) 0.5 liang, Apricot kernel (skin and tip removed, double kernels, stir-fried) 3 fen, Stephania root 0.5 liang, Cicada shell 1 liang.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 65.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For coughing and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water and a small amount of butter, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, and take warm after meals.

Huagai Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 65.,For coughing and shortness of breath.

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