Stemona Root Decoction，From *Secret Records for Prolonging Life*, cited in Volume 10 of *Wai Tai*.，For external heat affecting the lung qi or sudden exposure to wind and cold, resulting in restlessness due to coughing.
Stemona Root Decoction
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Formulas Name : Stemona Root Decoction
Chinese Name : 百部根饮
Drug Formulation
1.5 liang of Stemona root, 2 liang of Asparagus root (core removed), 1.5 liang of Aster root, 1 liang of Fritillaria bulb, 1 liang of dried Pueraria root, 1 liang of White Houttuynia, 1 liang of Dried tangerine peel, 2 liang of fresh ginger, 3 he of sliced scallion whites, and 3 he of fermented soybeans.
Source
From *Secret Records for Prolonging Life*, cited in Volume 10 of *Wai Tai*.
Benefits
For external heat affecting the lung qi or sudden exposure to wind and cold, resulting in restlessness due to coughing.
Instructions for Use
Chop the ingredients as described above. Boil in 6 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng and 7 he; strain out the residue, and divide the warm decoction into 3 doses. The frequency of dosing may be adjusted as desired; it may also be divided into 4 doses, and taken between meals if preferred.
Note
Avoid raw and cold foods, carp, and garlic.
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Stemona Root Decoction,For external heat affecting the lung qi or sudden exposure to wind and cold, resulting in restlessness due to coughing.