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Nourishing the Lungs Decoction,The lungs are affected by cold, leading to accumulated cold and diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Nourishing the Lungs Decoction

Chinese Name : 养肺汤

Drug Formulation

Shengmai San: Astragalus, Angelica sinensis, Aster tataricus, and Licorice.

Source

*Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 4.

Benefits

The lungs are affected by cold, leading to accumulated cold and diarrhea.

Nourishing the Lungs Decoction,*Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 4.,The lungs are affected by cold, leading to accumulated cold and diarrhea.

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