Perilla, Ginger, and Poria Decoction，From *The Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 7.，Caused by internal deficiency and external pathogenic factors, resulting in internal injury, cough, clear or yellow nasal discharge, and wheezing.
Perilla, Ginger, and Poria Decoction
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Formulas Name : Perilla, Ginger, and Poria Decoction
Chinese Name : 紫苏姜苓汤
Drug Formulation
3 qian of Perilla leaf, 3 qian of fresh ginger, 2 qian of licorice, 3 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Pinellia, 3 qian of tangerine peel, 3 qian of dried ginger, and 2 qian of cardamom.
Source
From *The Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 7.
Benefits
Caused by internal deficiency and external pathogenic factors, resulting in internal injury, cough, clear or yellow nasal discharge, and wheezing.
Instructions for Use
Decoct to just under half a cup; take while hot. Cover with a blanket.
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Perilla, Ginger, and Poria Decoction,Caused by internal deficiency and external pathogenic factors, resulting in internal injury, cough, clear or yellow nasal discharge, and wheezing.