Perilla Soup，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 144.，For falls, blows, and injuries; internal injuries with hemoptysis; sudden fever; heat and restlessness in the chest and back; a sensation of nausea in the chest; and a metallic, blood-like odor detected in the throat beforehand.
Perilla Soup
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Formulas Name : Perilla Soup
Chinese Name : 鸡苏汤
Drug Formulation
2.5 liang of Perilla frutescens, 5 he of Rehmannia glutinosa juice, 1 liang of white mulberry root bark (chopped), 5 he of ginger juice, 2 liang of Pueraria root (chopped), 2 liang of small thistle root (sliced), and 2 liang of bamboo shavings.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 144.
Processing
Grind all ingredients except Rehmannia and ginger juice into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For falls, blows, and injuries; internal injuries with hemoptysis; sudden fever; heat and restlessness in the chest and back; a sensation of nausea in the chest; and a metallic, blood-like odor detected in the throat beforehand.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 qian per dose. Decoct with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain out the residue. Add half a he each of Rehmannia juice and ginger juice, then decoct for another 3–5 boils. Strain and take while warm, once after each meal.
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Perilla Soup,For falls, blows, and injuries; internal injuries with hemoptysis; sudden fever; heat and restlessness in the chest and back; a sensation of nausea in the chest; and a metallic, blood-like odor detected in the throat beforehand.