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Perilla and Ginseng Decoction

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Perilla and Ginseng Decoction,Heat in the upper burner, with dryness and deficiency of body fluids, resulting in a dry and sore throat and pharynx.

Formulas Name : Perilla and Ginseng Decoction

Chinese Name : 鸡苏人参汤

Drug Formulation

Perilla leaves 1 liang, Evodia fruit (roasted) 1 liang, Scrophularia root 1 liang, Licorice root (roasted, coarsely chopped) 1 liang, Saposhnikovia root (de-branched) half a liang, Ginseng half a liang, Asparagus root (core removed, dried) half a liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Vol. 124.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Heat in the upper burner, with dryness and deficiency of body fluids, resulting in a dry and sore throat and pharynx.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 2 slices of pear, decoct together until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take warm after meals.

Perilla and Ginseng Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Vol. 124.,Heat in the upper burner, with dryness and deficiency of body fluids, resulting in a dry and sore throat and pharynx.

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