Moistening Dryness Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.，Yin deficiency leading to dryness and withering; exhausted lung qi; a sensation of blockage in the throat and dryness; coughing up phlegm and frequent coughing.
Moistening Dryness Decoction
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Formulas Name : Moistening Dryness Decoction
Chinese Name : 润燥饮
Drug Formulation
1 liang Ophiopogon tuber, 1 liang Prepared Rehmannia root, 1 qian Perilla seed, 2 qian White Mustard seed, 1 qian Licorice root, 1–2 qian Platycodon root, 3 qian Asparagus root, 5 qian Cornus fruit, 0.5 fen Schisandra fruit, 1 qian Ginseng.
Source
From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.
Benefits
Yin deficiency leading to dryness and withering; exhausted lung qi; a sensation of blockage in the throat and dryness; coughing up phlegm and frequent coughing.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Moistening Dryness Decoction,Yin deficiency leading to dryness and withering; exhausted lung qi; a sensation of blockage in the throat and dryness; coughing up phlegm and frequent coughing.