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Lung-Relieving Decoction,A common cold contracted in the spring, presenting with headache, nasal congestion, and fever.

Formulas Name : Lung-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 舒肺汤

Drug Formulation

Platycodon root 3 qian, Licorice root 1 qian, Perilla leaf 5 fen, Tianhuafen 1 qian, Poria 3 qian, Cinnamon twig 3 fen.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.

Benefits

A common cold contracted in the spring, presenting with headache, nasal congestion, and fever.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, the fever subsides; after two doses, the headache and nasal congestion are completely resolved.

Lung-Relieving Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.,A common cold contracted in the spring, presenting with headache, nasal congestion, and fever.

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