Modified Ginseng and Perilla Decoction，From *Wan’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.，For cough during pregnancy, where the condition first manifests as aversion to wind and cold, fever with a cold sensation in the nose, or a runny nose with clear discharge.
Modified Ginseng and Perilla Decoction
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Formulas Name : Modified Ginseng and Perilla Decoction
Chinese Name : 加减参紫饮
Drug Formulation
1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of Perilla frutescens, 1 qian of dried tangerine peel, 1 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of licorice, 1 qian of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, 1 qian of Platycodon grandiflorus, 1 qian of Peucedanum praeruptorum, 1 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis.
Source
From *Wan’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.
Benefits
For cough during pregnancy, where the condition first manifests as aversion to wind and cold, fever with a cold sensation in the nose, or a runny nose with clear discharge.
Instructions for Use
Use fresh ginger as a guide; add a small amount of mint leaves, decoct in water, and take after meals. The condition will resolve upon inducing a slight sweat.
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Modified Ginseng and Perilla Decoction,For cough during pregnancy, where the condition first manifests as aversion to wind and cold, fever with a cold sensation in the nose, or a runny nose with clear discharge.