Peppermint and Apricot Decoction

Peppermint and Apricot Decoction,Wind-heat cough, nasal congestion with a hoarse voice, fever, headache, and a floating and rapid pulse.

Formulas Name : Peppermint and Apricot Decoction

Chinese Name : 薄杏汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian 5 fen of Peppermint, 2 qian of Schizonepeta, 2 qian of Guang Curcuma, 3 qian of Apricot Kernel, 1 qian 5 fen of Fangfeng, 1 qian of Platycodon, 1 qian 5 fen of Xianhu, 2 qian of Elephant’s Tusk, 2 qian of Mulberry Leaf, and 3 qian of Roasted Bamboo Shavings.

Source

From *Direct Pointers from Hao Jing*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Wind-heat cough, nasal congestion with a hoarse voice, fever, headache, and a floating and rapid pulse.

Peppermint and Apricot Decoction,From *Direct Pointers from Hao Jing*, Volume 2.,Wind-heat cough, nasal congestion with a hoarse voice, fever, headache, and a floating and rapid pulse.

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