Xiao Xianxiong Decoction with Added Zhigeng Decoction

Xiao Xianxiong Decoction with Added Zhigeng Decoction,Phlegm-induced cough, chest fullness and pain, and difficulty swallowing.

Formulas Name : Xiao Xianxiong Decoction with Added Zhigeng Decoction

Chinese Name : 小陷胸汤加枳梗汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian 3 fen of Coptis, 2 qian 6 fen of Pinellia, 2 qian 5 fen of Trichosanthes seed (with pulp), 1 qian of Fructus Aurantii, 1 qian of Platycodon.

Source

From *Baoming Gejue*, Volume 17.

Benefits

Phlegm-induced cough, chest fullness and pain, and difficulty swallowing.

Instructions for Use

Use 2 zhan of water; first decoct the Trichosanthes fruit, reduce to 1.5 zhan, and strain out the residue; add the remaining herbs and decoct until reduced by 8 fen, then strain out the residue; take warm after meals.

Xiao Xianxiong Decoction with Added Zhigeng Decoction,From *Baoming Gejue*, Volume 17.,Phlegm-induced cough, chest fullness and pain, and difficulty swallowing.

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