Scutellaria, Ma Huang, Rehmannia, and Ophiopogon Decoction

Scutellaria, Ma Huang, Rehmannia, and Ophiopogon Decoction,Excessive fire in the Lung Meridian transfers heat to the Large Intestine, causing constipation, persistent coughing, foaming at the mouth, a dry throat, and cold feet.

Formulas Name : Scutellaria, Ma Huang, Rehmannia, and Ophiopogon Decoction

Chinese Name : 芩麻地冬汤

Drug Formulation

Ophiopogon tuber 2 liang, Scutellaria root 3 qian, Asparagus root 3 qian, Cimicifuga root 1 qian, Licorice root 1 qian, Raw Rehmannia root 5 qian.

Source

*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Excessive fire in the Lung Meridian transfers heat to the Large Intestine, causing constipation, persistent coughing, foaming at the mouth, a dry throat, and cold feet.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Scutellaria, Ma Huang, Rehmannia, and Ophiopogon Decoction,*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 9.,Excessive fire in the Lung Meridian transfers heat to the Large Intestine, causing constipation, persistent coughing, foaming at the mouth, a dry throat, and cold feet.

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