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Almond and Coix Seed Decoction

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Almond and Coix Seed Decoction,A mixed invasion of wind, summer-heat, cold, and dampness; qi fails to disperse properly; coughing and a sensation of swelling in the head; lack of appetite; white tongue coating; limbs feel as if paralyzed.

Formulas Name : Almond and Coix Seed Decoction

Chinese Name : 杏仁薏苡汤

Drug Formulation

Almond kernels 3 qian, coix seed 3 qian, cinnamon twig 5 fen, fresh ginger 7 fen, magnolia bark 1 qian, pinellia 1 qian 5 fen, stephania 1 qian 5 fen, white tribulus 2 qian.

Source

*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.

Benefits

A mixed invasion of wind, summer-heat, cold, and dampness; qi fails to disperse properly; coughing and a sensation of swelling in the head; lack of appetite; white tongue coating; limbs feel as if paralyzed.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 cups of water; boil until reduced to 3 cups; boil the residue again until reduced to 1 cup; divide into 3 doses and take warm.

Almond and Coix Seed Decoction,*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.,A mixed invasion of wind, summer-heat, cold, and dampness; qi fails to disperse properly; coughing and a sensation of swelling in the head; lack of appetite; white tongue coating; limbs feel as if paralyzed.

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