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Mulberry and Chrysanthemum Decoction,For Taiyin wind-heat syndrome characterized by cough alone, without significant fever, and mild thirst.

Formulas Name : Mulberry and Chrysanthemum Decoction

Chinese Name : 桑菊饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of apricot kernel, 1 qian 5 fen of forsythia, 8 fen of mint, 2 qian 5 fen of mulberry leaf, 1 qian of chrysanthemum, 2 qian of bitter stem, 8 fen of licorice (raw), and 2 qian of reed root.

Source

*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Vol. 1).

Benefits

For Taiyin wind-heat syndrome characterized by cough alone, without significant fever, and mild thirst.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 cups of water to the ingredients and boil until reduced to 1 cup. Take twice daily.

Mulberry and Chrysanthemum Decoction，*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Vol. 1).，For Taiyin wind-heat syndrome characterized by cough alone, without significant fever, and mild thirst.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
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