Rhinoceros Horn, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction

Rhinoceros Horn, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction,For coughing, sore throat, and hoarseness following the onset of a rash.

Formulas Name : Rhinoceros Horn, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction

Chinese Name : 犀角甘桔汤

Drug Formulation

Rhinoceros Horn 1 qian, Licorice 1 qian, Forsythia 1 qian, Scutellaria 1 qian, Platycodon 1 qian 5 fen, Fritillary Bulb 1 qian 5 fen.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For coughing, sore throat, and hoarseness following the onset of a rash.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Decoct in water until fully cooked; take while hot after meals.

Rhinoceros Horn, Licorice, and Platycodon Decoction,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 6.,For coughing, sore throat, and hoarseness following the onset of a rash.

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