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Platycodon, Licorice, and Mouse-Stick Decoction

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Platycodon, Licorice, and Mouse-Stick Decoction,For skin eruptions and difficulty swallowing.

Formulas Name : Platycodon, Licorice, and Mouse-Stick Decoction

Chinese Name : 桔梗甘草鼠粘子汤

Drug Formulation

Platycodon, Licorice, and Mouse-Stick Seeds (lightly roasted), each in equal parts.

Source

From *Formulas for Sores and Rashes*, cited in *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 265.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For skin eruptions and difficulty swallowing.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with 1 zhan of water; take warm after meals.

Platycodon, Licorice, and Mouse-Stick Decoction,From *Formulas for Sores and Rashes*, cited in *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 265.,For skin eruptions and difficulty swallowing.

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