Phoenix Marrow Decoction

Phoenix Marrow Decoction,For coughs.

Formulas Name : Phoenix Marrow Decoction

Chinese Name : 凤髓汤

Drug Formulation

1 jin of ox marrow (taken from the shin bone), half a jin of white honey, 4 liang of apricot kernels (peeled, tips removed, and ground into a paste), 4 liang of dried Chinese yam (stir-fried), and 4 liang of walnut kernels (shelled and ground separately).

Source

*Yi Tong*, Volume 44.

Processing

Combine the beef marrow and white honey in a sandpot and bring to a boil; strain through silk to remove the dregs, then transfer to a porcelain jar. Add the three remaining ingredients (almonds, etc.) to the jar, seal the opening tightly with paper, and simmer in a double boiler for one day and one night. Remove and allow to cool and set.

Benefits

For coughs.

Instructions for Use

Each morning, dissolve 1–2 spoonfuls in warm water and take.

Phoenix Marrow Decoction,*Yi Tong*, Volume 44.,For coughs.

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