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Xing Su Decoction

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Xing Su Decoction,For a heavy, rumbling cough; chest fullness and shortness of breath; a sallow, puffy complexion; nasal congestion with clear nasal discharge; aching and pain in the limbs and joints; as well as the onset of beriberi, characterized by swollen and weak legs, pain, and alternating chills and fever.

Formulas Name : Xing Su Decoction

Chinese Name : 杏苏饮子

Drug Formulation

4.5 liang of Perilla frutescens leaves, 3 liang of Schisandra chinensis (stems removed), 3 liang of Areca catechu peel, 3 liang of black plum pulp, 2 liang 4 qian of apricot kernels (skin and tips removed), 1 liang 8 qian of aged tangerine peel (white pith removed), 1 liang 8 qian of Rubus chingii berries, 1.5 liang of white mulberry bark, and 1.5 liang of Ephedra (roots and nodes removed).

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.

Benefits

For a heavy, rumbling cough; chest fullness and shortness of breath; a sallow, puffy complexion; nasal congestion with clear nasal discharge; aching and pain in the limbs and joints; as well as the onset of beriberi, characterized by swollen and weak legs, pain, and alternating chills and fever.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 3–7 black beans. Decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take hot after meals or before bedtime.

Xing Su Decoction,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.,For a heavy, rumbling cough; chest fullness and shortness of breath; a sallow, puffy complexion; nasal congestion with clear nasal discharge; aching and pain in the limbs and joints; as well as the onset of beriberi, characterized by swollen and weak legs, pain, and alternating chills and fever.

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