Miraculous Herb Decoction，*Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.，The lungs and large intestine are both affected by wind-cold, resulting in coughing and shortness of breath, inability to eat or drink, loose stools, and intermittent chills and fever.
Miraculous Herb Decoction
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Formulas Name : Miraculous Herb Decoction
Chinese Name : 神草汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of ginseng (with root tip removed), 1 liang of white atractylodes, 1 liang of white poria (peeled), 1.5 liang of angelica (root tip removed, sliced, soaked in wine overnight, then dried), 2 liang of astragalus, 2 liang of schisandra, 1 liang of asarum (leaves and soil removed),Dried Ginger 1 liang (roasted), Aged Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) and Cinnamon Bark (coarse bark removed) 1.5 liang, White Peony Root 1 liang, White Mulberry Bark 8 qian (lightly roasted), Licorice 8 qian (roasted).
Source
*Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.
Benefits
The lungs and large intestine are both affected by wind-cold, resulting in coughing and shortness of breath, inability to eat or drink, loose stools, and intermittent chills and fever.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 black plum. Decoct together until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day.
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Miraculous Herb Decoction,The lungs and large intestine are both affected by wind-cold, resulting in coughing and shortness of breath, inability to eat or drink, loose stools, and intermittent chills and fever.