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Zidi Decoction,Throat Wind.

Formulas Name : Zidi Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫地汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Redbud Bark, 2 qian of Raw Rehmannia, 1 qian of Purified Rubia (also known as Di Su Mu), 0.8 fen of Schizonepeta Spikes, 0.8 fen of Fangfeng,8 fen of Beijing Red Peony Root, 8 fen of Moutan Bark, 8 fen of Budded Platycodon, 6 fen of Perilla and Peppermint Leaves, 6 fen of Raw Licorice, 4 fen of Northern Asarum (without the fibrous core), 20 sections of Rush, and 1 qian of Rubia Vine.

Source

*Guide to Throat Disorders*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Throat Wind.

Instructions for Use

Steep the herbs in boiling water and steam before consumption. For mild cases, take twice daily; for severe cases, take three times daily.

Zidi Decoction,*Guide to Throat Disorders*, Volume 4.,Throat Wind.

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