Soapberry Decoction

Soapberry Decoction,For pulmonary atrophy with bone-consuming fever, accompanied by coughing and slight expectoration of pus and blood, in severe cases.

Formulas Name : Soapberry Decoction

Chinese Name : 皂荚饮

Drug Formulation

1 dēng of soapberry (1 chi in length, roasted until golden, with skin and seeds removed), 1 liang of white malt syrup, half a liang of fresh ginger, and 7 dried jujubes (pitted).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 93.

Benefits

For pulmonary atrophy with bone-consuming fever, accompanied by coughing and slight expectoration of pus and blood, in severe cases.

Instructions for Use

Finely chop the ingredients, add the maltose, and simmer with 1 sheng of wine until reduced to half a sheng; strain out the residue. Take 2 he per dose, warm, after meals.

Soapberry Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 93.,For pulmonary atrophy with bone-consuming fever, accompanied by coughing and slight expectoration of pus and blood, in severe cases.

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