Ziwan Powder

Ziwan Powder,For a cold affecting the lungs, causing hoarseness and an inability to speak, accompanied by shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Ziwan Powder

Chinese Name : 紫菀散

Drug Formulation

3 fen of Aster tataricus (washed to remove stems and soil), half liang of Schisandra chinensis, 1 fen of licorice (roasted until slightly reddish, coarsely chopped), half liang of Ephedra (roots and nodes removed), 3 fen of red Poria, half liang of Akebia (coarsely chopped), 3 fen of Cinnamomum cassia,Aged tangerine peel 3 fen (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and roasted), apricot kernels 1 fen (soaked in hot water, skin, tip, and double kernels removed, and stir-fried with bran until slightly yellow).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For a cold affecting the lungs, causing hoarseness and an inability to speak, accompanied by shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add half a piece of fresh ginger to one medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and drink while still slightly warm; take at any time.

Ziwan Powder,*Shenghui*, Volume 6.,For a cold affecting the lungs, causing hoarseness and an inability to speak, accompanied by shortness of breath.

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