Two-Purple Decoction

Two-Purple Decoction,Occasional invasion by wind-pathogen, manifesting as nasal congestion, cough, and yellowish-turbid sputum.

Formulas Name : Two-Purple Decoction

Chinese Name : 二紫汤

Drug Formulation

Perilla leaf 1 qian, Aster tataricus 1 qian, Platycodon root 2 qian, Licorice root 1 qian, Fructus Aurantii 1 qian, Scutellaria root 1 qian, Trichosanthes root 3 qian.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Occasional invasion by wind-pathogen, manifesting as nasal congestion, cough, and yellowish-turbid sputum.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Two-Purple Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,Occasional invasion by wind-pathogen, manifesting as nasal congestion, cough, and yellowish-turbid sputum.

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