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Jisheng Platycodon Decoction

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Jisheng Platycodon Decoction,Treats lung abscess, chest congestion, coughing up pus and blood, restlessness and agitation, dry throat with excessive thirst, swelling and fullness in both legs, reddish-yellow urine, and hard, dry stools.

Formulas Name : Jisheng Platycodon Decoction

Chinese Name : 济生桔梗汤

Drug Formulation

Platycodon (stem removed), Fritillaria (core and membrane removed), Angelica (stem removed, soaked in wine), Trichosanthes seed, Citrus aurantium peel (pulp removed, stir-fried with wheat bran), Coix seed (roasted), Mulberry bark (roasted with honey water), and Stephania root—30 grams each;Licorice nodes (raw), apricot kernels (with skin and tip removed, fried with wheat bran), and lily bulbs (steamed)—15 grams each; Astragalus root (stem removed)—45 grams.

Source

*Revised Yan’s Formulas for Saving Lives*

Processing

Coarsely crush the above herbs.

Benefits

Treats lung abscess, chest congestion, coughing up pus and blood, restlessness and agitation, dry throat with excessive thirst, swelling and fullness in both legs, reddish-yellow urine, and hard, dry stools.

Instructions for Use

Take 12 grams per dose; add 220 milliliters of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger, then decoct and take as needed.

Jisheng Platycodon Decoction，*Revised Yan’s Formulas for Saving Lives*，Treats lung abscess, chest congestion, coughing up pus and blood, restlessness and agitation, dry throat with excessive thirst, swelling and fullness in both legs, reddish-yellow urine, and hard, dry stools.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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