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Su-Chen Nine-Treasure Decoction,For common cold and cough.

Formulas Name : Su-Chen Nine-Treasure Decoction

Chinese Name : 苏陈九宝汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Perilla leaf, 4 qian of Dried Tangerine Peel, 3 qian of Platycodon root, 3 qian of Chuanxiong, 3 qian of White Angelica root, 3 qian of Apricot kernels (with skin and tip removed), 3 qian of Ophiopogon tuber, 5 qian of Ephedra, 2 qian of Poria.

Source

From *Formulas for Prolonging Life*.

Benefits

For common cold and cough.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 slices of fresh ginger and 7 scallions; decoct in water and take while warm. Stop taking once a profuse sweat breaks out all over the body.

Su-Chen Nine-Treasure Decoction，From *Formulas for Prolonging Life*.，For common cold and cough.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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