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Two Winter, Two Mother Decoction

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Two Winter, Two Mother Decoction,For children whose measles have subsided for 4–5 days but who continue to cough persistently.

Formulas Name : Two Winter, Two Mother Decoction

Chinese Name : 二冬二母汤

Drug Formulation

Anemarrhena, Zhejiang Fritillary Bulb, Asparagus Root, Ophiopogon Tuber, Mulberry Bark, Apricot Kernel, Peucedanum, Trifoliate Orange Peel, Bamboo Ash, Licorice, Schizonepeta, Honeysuckle, and Moonstone.

Source

From *Comprehensive Treatise on Measles* (Vol. 5).

Benefits

For children whose measles have subsided for 4–5 days but who continue to cough persistently.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Note

Not suitable for use during the winter months.

Two Winter, Two Mother Decoction,From *Comprehensive Treatise on Measles* (Vol. 5).,For children whose measles have subsided for 4–5 days but who continue to cough persistently.

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