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Ma Lian Decoction

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Ma Lian Decoction,For throat obstruction in children.

Formulas Name : Ma Lian Decoction

Chinese Name : 马蔺汤

Drug Formulation

Ma Lin seeds (roasted) 1 fen, Shengma 1 fen.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 180.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For throat obstruction in children.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian bi per dose; add half a zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 3 fen, strain out the residue, add a small amount of white honey, stir well, and divide into two warm doses. If Ma Lin seeds are unavailable, use a small amount of the root instead; pound it with water, strain to extract the juice, and sip it slowly.

Ma Lian Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 180.,For throat obstruction in children.

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