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Seven-Ingredient Decoction with Aster

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Seven-Ingredient Decoction with Aster,For coughs.

Formulas Name : Seven-Ingredient Decoction with Aster

Chinese Name : 紫菀七味汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Aster tataricus, 1 liang of Schisandra berries, 2 liang of Cinnamon bark, 4 liang of Ephedra, 70 apricot kernels (peeled, de-tipped, split into two halves, and crushed), 4 liang of Dried ginger, and 2 liang of Licorice root (roasted).

Source

Quoted from *Xiaopin Fang* in Volume 9 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Cut as directed.

Benefits

For coughs.

Instructions for Use

Take 7 he per dose; decoct in 9 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng; strain and take while warm, three times a day.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, raw scallions, garlic, wheat flour, and greasy or fishy foods.

Seven-Ingredient Decoction with Aster,Quoted from *Xiaopin Fang* in Volume 9 of *Wai Tai*.,For coughs.

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