Mother-and-Child Mutual Moistening Decoction

Mother-and-Child Mutual Moistening Decoction,Cough due to lung dryness. Persistent expectoration, dull complexion, and shortness of breath with even slight exertion.

Formulas Name : Mother-and-Child Mutual Moistening Decoction

Chinese Name : 子母两濡汤

Drug Formulation

Ophiopogon tuber 5 qian, Asparagus root 3 qian, Aster root 1 qian, Licorice root 3 fen, Perilla leaf 5 fen, Trichosanthes root 1 qian, Prepared Rehmannia root 5 qian, Scrophularia root 3 qian, Moutan bark 2 qian, Achyranthes root 1 qian.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Cough due to lung dryness. Persistent expectoration, dull complexion, and shortness of breath with even slight exertion.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Mother-and-Child Mutual Moistening Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.,Cough due to lung dryness. Persistent expectoration, dull complexion, and shortness of breath with even slight exertion.

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