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Zhuangqi San,For persistent wheezing and coughing, whether acute or chronic.

Formulas Name : Zhuangqi San

Chinese Name : 赚气散

Drug Formulation

Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Platycodon root 1 liang, Ginseng 1.5 liang, Black plum pulp 3 qian, Apricot kernels (soaked in hot water, peeled and de-seeded, then stir-fried with wheat bran) 1 liang, Rice husks 1.5 liang (1 liang of salted fermented soybeans, soaked in boiling water for about an hour; use the soaking liquid to soak the rice husks overnight, then mix with honey water and stir-fry).

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For persistent wheezing and coughing, whether acute or chronic.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; decoct with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take while still slightly warm; no specific time of day required.

Zhuangqi San,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 5.,For persistent wheezing and coughing, whether acute or chronic.

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