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Lung-Protecting Decoction,For cough due to lung atrophy, dull chest pain, and a dry, hacking cough.

Formulas Name : Lung-Protecting Decoction

Chinese Name : 保肺饮

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Ophiopogon tuber, Coix seed, Stemona root, Astragalus root, Mulberry bark, Schisandra berry, Angelica root, Peony root (wine-fried), Scutellaria root (sliced), and Lily bulb—all in equal parts.

Source

*Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For cough due to lung atrophy, dull chest pain, and a dry, hacking cough.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger to the mixture and decoct before taking.

Lung-Protecting Decoction,*Concise Medical Compendium*, Volume 4.,For cough due to lung atrophy, dull chest pain, and a dry, hacking cough.

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