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Xiao Banxia Decoction

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Xiao Banxia Decoction,For phlegm and cough.

Formulas Name : Xiao Banxia Decoction

Chinese Name : 小半夏饮

Drug Formulation

Pinellia (washed 7 times in hot water), Poria cocos, Tangerine peel (washed, white pith removed), and Licorice (roasted)—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Chuanxin Shiyong Fang*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For phlegm and cough.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 4 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take warm at any time.

Xiao Banxia Decoction,From *Chuanxin Shiyong Fang*, Volume 1.,For phlegm and cough.

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