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Shengma Erchen Decoction

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Shengma Erchen Decoction,Phlegm-stagnation and fire pathogens in the lower jiao, with difficulty in urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Shengma Erchen Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻二陈汤

Drug Formulation

Dried tangerine peel (with pith removed) 1 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 1 qian, Poria 1 qian, Pinellia 1.5 qian, Cimicifuga 0.5 fen, Saposhnikovia 0.5 fen, Licorice 0.5 fen, Bupleurum 0.5 fen.

Source

From *Yi Tong*, Volume 26.

Benefits

Phlegm-stagnation and fire pathogens in the lower jiao, with difficulty in urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Use one and a half water bowls of water, add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct to one bowl, and take while warm.

Shengma Erchen Decoction,From *Yi Tong*, Volume 26.,Phlegm-stagnation and fire pathogens in the lower jiao, with difficulty in urination and defecation.

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