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Ophiopogon Decoction

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Ophiopogon Decoction,For persistent hemoptysis that has not healed.

Formulas Name : Ophiopogon Decoction

Chinese Name : 麦门冬饮子

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Astragalus, 5 fen of Ophiopogon, 5 fen of Angelica root, 5 fen of Raw Rehmannia, 5 fen of Ginseng, and 10 Schisandra berries.

Source

From *The Secret Treasury of the Orchid Chamber*, Middle Volume.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder and combine them into a single dose.

Benefits

For persistent hemoptysis that has not healed.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take while hot, regardless of the time of day. Use a three-edged needle to puncture the area at the “Qi Jie” where bleeding occurs; this will bring immediate relief.

Ophiopogon Decoction,From *The Secret Treasury of the Orchid Chamber*, Middle Volume.,For persistent hemoptysis that has not healed.

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