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Huangqin Erchen Decoction

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Huangqin Erchen Decoction,For heat-type phlegm.

Formulas Name : Huangqin Erchen Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄芩二陈汤

Drug Formulation

Scutellaria baicalensis, Chenpi, Pinellia, and Poria—each in equal parts; Glycyrrhiza—half the usual amount.

Source

From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 54, citing *The Treatise on Xuanming*.

Benefits

For heat-type phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Add 1.5 zhong of water and 3 slices of ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take after a meal.

Huangqin Erchen Decoction,From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 54, citing *The Treatise on Xuanming*.,For heat-type phlegm.

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