Purple Aster Decoction

Purple Aster Decoction,For lung heat with wheezing and cough.

Formulas Name : Purple Aster Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫菀饮

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Aster tataricus, 1.5 liang of Fritillaria thunbergii (core removed), 1.5 liang of Schisandra chinensis, 2 liang of Akebia trifoliata (chopped), 2 liang of Rheum palmatum (steamed three times), 1 liang of White Houttuynia, 0.3 fen of Bamboo shavings, and 21 pieces of Apricot kernels (soaked in hot water, with skin, tip, and double kernels removed, then roasted).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 49.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For lung heat with wheezing and cough.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take while warm, twice daily.

Purple Aster Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 49.,For lung heat with wheezing and cough.

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