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Trichosanthes and Fructus Aurantii Decoction

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Trichosanthes and Fructus Aurantii Decoction,Phlegm stagnation.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes and Fructus Aurantii Decoction

Chinese Name : 瓜蒌枳壳汤

Drug Formulation

Trichosanthes seed (shell removed) 1 qian, Fructus Aurantii (fried with wheat bran) 1 qian,Platycodon root 1 qian, Ligusticum root 1 qian, Atractylodes rhizome (soaked in rice water) 1 qian, Cyperus rhizome 1 qian, Apricot kernel (skin and tip removed) 1 qian, Scutellaria root (sliced, rotten parts removed) 1 qian, Fritillaria bulb (core removed) 1 qian, Amomum fruit 5 fen, Dried tangerine peel 1 qian, Wood fragrant (ground separately) 5 fen.

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 2.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

Phlegm stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, then add a small amount of bamboo sap and ginger juice; mix with ground Wood Fragrance and take orally.

Trichosanthes and Fructus Aurantii Decoction,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 2.,Phlegm stagnation.

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