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Southern Star Decoction,Phlegm-fluid retention.

Formulas Name : Southern Star Decoction

Chinese Name : 南星汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Arisaema, half a liang of Pinellia, half a liang of Trifoliate Orange Peel, half a liang of Platycodon, half a liang of Saposhnikovia (stem removed), half a liang of Licorice (raw), and 1 liang of Red Peony Root.

Source

From *Bai Yi*, Volume 5, citing a formula by Yang Meiqing.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Phlegm-fluid retention.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water and 7 slices of fresh ginger; simmer over low heat until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm.

Southern Star Decoction,From *Bai Yi*, Volume 5, citing a formula by Yang Meiqing.,Phlegm-fluid retention.

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