Stewed Ginger Decoction

Stewed Ginger Decoction,For a cold-induced cough in the lungs that persists for a long time, as well as qi rebellion in the upper burner.

Formulas Name : Stewed Ginger Decoction

Chinese Name : 煨姜汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 jin of fresh ginger (steamed over a very low flame until tender, then sliced), half a jin of apricot kernels (peeled and de-seeded, thoroughly steamed), 4 liang of licorice (powdered), 3 liang of Chinese yam (powdered), and 3 liang of Shenqu (powdered).

Source

From *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 157.

Processing

First, grind the fresh ginger and apricot kernels together into a fine powder. Take the three powdered ingredients, mix them into cakes, bake them until dry, grind into a fine powder, and add 5 liang of roasted salt crystals.

Benefits

For a cold-induced cough in the lungs that persists for a long time, as well as qi rebellion in the upper burner.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 or 2 qian after meals or before bedtime, mixed with boiling water.

Stewed Ginger Decoction,From *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 157.,For a cold-induced cough in the lungs that persists for a long time, as well as qi rebellion in the upper burner.

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