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Perilla and Seven-Ingredient Decoction

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Perilla and Seven-Ingredient Decoction,For hemoptysis caused by accumulated heat and exhaustion, characterized by a queasy sensation in the chest as if about to vomit, and a sensation of heat and restlessness in the back.

Formulas Name : Perilla and Seven-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 鸡苏七味汤

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Perilla, 1 sheng of raw Rehmannia (sliced), 1 sheng of green bamboo shavings, 6 liang of fresh ginger, 6 liang of white mulberry bark, 6 he of small thistle root (sliced), 6 he of raw Pueraria root (sliced).

Source

From *Xu Renze’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 29 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

For hemoptysis caused by accumulated heat and exhaustion, characterized by a queasy sensation in the chest as if about to vomit, and a sensation of heat and restlessness in the back.

Instructions for Use

Boil 9 sheng of water down to 3 sheng, strain out the residue, and divide the decoction into 3 doses to be taken warm. After each dose, wait a period equivalent to a 10-li walk. If one dose proves effective, repeat the formula; taking 4–5 doses is particularly beneficial, with one dose administered every 3–4 days.

Perilla and Seven-Ingredient Decoction,From *Xu Renze’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 29 of *Wai Tai*.,For hemoptysis caused by accumulated heat and exhaustion, characterized by a queasy sensation in the chest as if about to vomit, and a sensation of heat and restlessness in the back.

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