Iron Brush Decoction

Iron Brush Decoction,Phlegm-fluid retention.

Formulas Name : Iron Brush Decoction

Chinese Name : 铁刷汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Aconite (roasted, with skin and pith removed), half a liang of Tiannanxing (roasted), half a liang of Pinellia (soaked in boiling water 7 times), and 2.5 qian of Wood Fragrance (raw; one formula omits Pinellia and Wood Fragrance and includes 1 qian of Clove).

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Phlegm-fluid retention.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. For each dose, take 3 qian of the mixture, add 2 zhan of water and 10 large slices of ginger, and decoct until reduced to 7 fen. Strain and take after meals.

Iron Brush Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2.,Phlegm-fluid retention.

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