Ginger and Malt Decoction

Ginger and Malt Decoction,For dry cough.

Formulas Name : Ginger and Malt Decoction

Chinese Name : 姜饴煎

Drug Formulation

3 liang of dried ginger (roasted until cracked, ground into a fine powder), 1 jin of malt syrup.

Source

*The Comprehensive Record of Divine Remedies*, Volume 65.

Processing

Mix the ingredients thoroughly, place in a porcelain container, and steam over rice until thoroughly cooked.

Benefits

For dry cough.

Instructions for Use

Take a piece the size of a jujube per dose; let it dissolve in the mouth and swallow the saliva. Take 3 times a day and 2 times at night.

Ginger and Malt Decoction,*The Comprehensive Record of Divine Remedies*, Volume 65.,For dry cough.

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