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Plum and Persimmon Decoction

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Plum and Persimmon Decoction,Chronic cough and sore throat.

Formulas Name : Plum and Persimmon Decoction

Chinese Name : 梅柿饮

Drug Formulation

5 fen of dried black plum pulp, 2 qian of persimmon frost, 2 qian of Asparagus root, 2 qian of Ophiopogon tuber, 2 qian of Scrophularia root, and 2 qian of borax.

Source

From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 6.

Processing

Form into pills using refined honey.

Benefits

Chronic cough and sore throat.

Instructions for Use

Let it dissolve in the mouth.

Plum and Persimmon Decoction,From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 6.,Chronic cough and sore throat.

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