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Platycodon and Astragalus Decoction

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Platycodon and Astragalus Decoction,Chest pain. Chest bi syndrome.

Formulas Name : Platycodon and Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 桔梗黄耆汤

Drug Formulation

Platycodon (roasted) 2 liang, Astragalus (finely ground) 1 liang, Agarwood (chopped) 1 liang, Angelica (sliced, roasted) 1 liang, Ligusticum (sliced) half a liang, Ginseng half a liang, Licorice (roasted) half a liang, Perilla leaves half a liang.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 61.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Chest pain. Chest bi syndrome.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian bi per dose; boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain and drink while warm, at any time of day.

Platycodon and Astragalus Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 61.,Chest pain. Chest bi syndrome.

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