formula | Five-Ingredient Decoction Wu Wu Tang |
source | Renzhai Zhizhi Volume 8 |
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bubble_chart Composition Ephedra (noded-retained), Apricot Kernel (unpeeled), Licorice (used raw), Schizonepeta Spike, Platycodon Root, each in equal parts.
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
The above ingredients are finely chewed. Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, boil together, and administer while warm.
bubble_chart Indications
Wind-cold cough, lung qi wheezing and rapid breathing.
bubble_chart Formula Modification
For severe sore throat, add a small amount of mirabilite.