Xuanshen Decoction

Xuanshen Decoction,For heat stagnation in the heart and lungs, mouth sores, and phlegm rising from the chest and diaphragm.

Formulas Name : Xuanshen Decoction

Chinese Name : 玄参汤

Drug Formulation

Half liang of Scrophularia root, half liang of Maogeng (chopped), half liang of Notopterygium root (with the root tip removed), half liang of Bamboo shavings, half liang of Akebia stem (chopped), half liang of Antelope horn (chopped), half liang of Cimicifuga root, 3 fen of Coptis root (with the stalks removed),Ginseng 3 fen, bitter bamboo leaves 3 fen, Pinellia (boiled to remove slime) 3 fen, licorice (chopped) 1 fen.

Source

*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 117.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For heat stagnation in the heart and lungs, mouth sores, and phlegm rising from the chest and diaphragm.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 6 fen; strain; take warm after meals.

Xuanshen Decoction,*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 117.,For heat stagnation in the heart and lungs, mouth sores, and phlegm rising from the chest and diaphragm.

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