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Qianghuo-Burdock-Dandelion-Mint Decoction

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Qianghuo-Burdock-Dandelion-Mint Decoction,Exogenous fever, such as influenza, upper respiratory tract infections, tonsillitis, mumps, etc.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo-Burdock-Dandelion-Mint Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌蒡蒲薄汤

Drug Formulation

3–5 qian of Notopterygium root, 3 qian of Arctium lappa seeds, 5 qian to 1 liang of dandelion, 1–2 qian of mint leaves.

Source

*Clinical Manual of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas*.

Benefits

Exogenous fever, such as influenza, upper respiratory tract infections, tonsillitis, mumps, etc.

Instructions for Use

Take one dose per day; decoct in water and boil for 3–5 minutes, then divide into 2–3 doses.

Qianghuo-Burdock-Dandelion-Mint Decoction,*Clinical Manual of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas*.,Exogenous fever, such as influenza, upper respiratory tract infections, tonsillitis, mumps, etc.

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