Soapberry and Pinellia Decoction

Soapberry and Pinellia Decoction,Coughing and retching to the point of near death.

Formulas Name : Soapberry and Pinellia Decoction

Chinese Name : 皂荚半夏汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia 1 liang, Sapindus 8 qian (peel and string removed, fried with butter).

Source

*The Red Water Pearl*, Volume 16.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

Coughing and retching to the point of near death.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 pills per dose, swallowed with this decoction; take 3 doses during the day and 1 at night.

Soapberry and Pinellia Decoction,*The Red Water Pearl*, Volume 16.,Coughing and retching to the point of near death.

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