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Ma Xian Decoction,For equine laryngeal obstruction: Severe swelling of the larynx extending to the cheeks, accompanied by labored breathing.

Formulas Name : Ma Xian Decoction

Chinese Name : 马衔汤

Drug Formulation

1 set of horse bit.

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 9.

Benefits

For equine laryngeal obstruction: Severe swelling of the larynx extending to the cheeks, accompanied by labored breathing.

Instructions for Use

3 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan; take while warm.

Ma Xian Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 9.,For equine laryngeal obstruction: Severe swelling of the larynx extending to the cheeks, accompanied by labored breathing.

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