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Platycodon and Apricot Kernel Decoction

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Platycodon and Apricot Kernel Decoction,For coughing up pus, sputum mixed with blood, or dull pain in the chest and diaphragm, indicating an impending lung abscess.

Formulas Name : Platycodon and Apricot Kernel Decoction

Chinese Name : 桔梗杏仁煎

Drug Formulation

Platycodon root 1 qian, Apricot kernel 1 qian, Licorice 1 qian, Donkey-hide gelatin 2 qian, Honeysuckle 2 qian, Ophiopogon 2 qian, Lily bulb 2 qian, Prunella 2 qian, Forsythia 2 qian, Fritillaria 3 qian, Trifoliate orange peel 1.5 qian, Red vine 3 qian.

Source

From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For coughing up pus, sputum mixed with blood, or dull pain in the chest and diaphragm, indicating an impending lung abscess.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; take after meals.

Platycodon and Apricot Kernel Decoction,From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For coughing up pus, sputum mixed with blood, or dull pain in the chest and diaphragm, indicating an impending lung abscess.

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