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Xiangsu Erchen Decoction

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Xiangsu Erchen Decoction,For asthma caused by damp phlegm rising upward and obstructing the middle jiao.

Formulas Name : Xiangsu Erchen Decoction

Chinese Name : 香苏二陈汤

Drug Formulation

6 fen of agarwood, 2 qian of perilla seeds, 1 qian of tangerine peel, 1 qian 5 fen of pinellia, 2 qian of poria, 1 qian of trichosanthes peel, 1 qian of magnolia bark, 3 qian of apricot kernels, 2 qian of curcuma, and 4 qian of coix seeds (roasted).

Source

*Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For asthma caused by damp phlegm rising upward and obstructing the middle jiao.

Instructions for Use

Take the above formula with 2 teaspoons of fresh ginger juice.

Xiangsu Erchen Decoction,*Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 3.,For asthma caused by damp phlegm rising upward and obstructing the middle jiao.

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