Rehmannia and Perilla Decoction

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Rehmannia and Perilla Decoction,For pulmonary atrophy with wheezing and cough, thick and sticky nasal discharge and sputum, and difficulty swallowing.

Formulas Name : Rehmannia and Perilla Decoction

Chinese Name : 地黄紫苏煎

Drug Formulation

3 liang of raw Rehmannia, 2 liang of fresh ginger (grind together with Rehmannia and squeeze out the juice), 1 jin of raw Scrophularia, half a jin of raw Asparagus root (core removed), 1 jin of raw Ophiopogon (core removed), 2 liang of Perilla seeds (roasted and ground),4 liang of raw burdock root (finely sliced; grind the four ingredients from Scrophularia to Perilla seeds until pulverized; mix with a small amount of water and strain through a cloth to extract the juice), 3 liang of apricot kernels (peeled, tips removed, and double kernels separated) (ground and added separately).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 49.

Processing

Combine the juices from the two groups of herbs with the almonds and mix thoroughly. Simmer over low heat in a silver or stone vessel until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, add 5 liang of white honey and 2 liang of pure ghee, and mix well. Steam briefly over a rice steamer, allow to cool, and transfer to a clean container.

Benefits

For pulmonary atrophy with wheezing and cough, thick and sticky nasal discharge and sputum, and difficulty swallowing.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 small spoonful per dose, letting it dissolve in the mouth; take 3 times daily, at any time.

Rehmannia and Perilla Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 49.，For pulmonary atrophy with wheezing and cough, thick and sticky nasal discharge and sputum, and difficulty swallowing.

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