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Platycodon and Licorice Decoction

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Platycodon and Licorice Decoction,For coughs associated with cold damage, accompanied by chest and diaphragm congestion and restlessness of the mind.

Formulas Name : Platycodon and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 桔梗甘草汤

Drug Formulation

Platycodon (roasted) 3 fen, Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped) 3 fen,Pinellia (washed in hot water to remove slipperiness, then dried) 3 fen, Tussilago flower half liang, Areca nut peel (chopped) half liang, Trifoliate orange peel (pulp removed, stir-fried with wheat bran) half liang, Red Poria (black skin removed) half liang, Peony root 3 fen, Xuanhu (root tip removed) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 25.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For coughs associated with cold damage, accompanied by chest and diaphragm congestion and restlessness of the mind.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and half fen of fresh ginger (crushed), decoct together until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take warm before meals.

Platycodon and Licorice Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 25.,For coughs associated with cold damage, accompanied by chest and diaphragm congestion and restlessness of the mind.

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