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Phlegm-Expelling Decoction

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Phlegm-Expelling Decoction,Difficulty swallowing.

Formulas Name : Phlegm-Expelling Decoction

Chinese Name : 涌痰汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of licorice, 1 liang of Platycodon root, 5 qian of melon seed pod, 5 qian of Trifoliate orange peel, 5 qian of aged tangerine peel.

Source

From *Ming Yi Zhi Zhang*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Difficulty swallowing.

Instructions for Use

Use 10 bowls of water; decoct until reduced to 5 bowls; strain out the residue; drink the entire decoction in one go. After vomiting and relief of symptoms, take the Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Powder to restore health.

Phlegm-Expelling Decoction,From *Ming Yi Zhi Zhang*, Volume 5.,Difficulty swallowing.

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