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Almond and Ephedra Decoction

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Almond and Ephedra Decoction,Excessive nasal discharge due to cold in the lungs.

Formulas Name : Almond and Ephedra Decoction

Chinese Name : 杏仁麻黄汤

Drug Formulation

Apricot kernels (soaked in hot water, with skin, tips, and double kernels removed, then stir-fried) 1 liang; Ephedra (with roots and nodes removed, boiled first, and scum skimmed off) half a liang; Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped) 1 liang; Schisandra berries (stir-fried) 1 liang.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 49.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Excessive nasal discharge due to cold in the lungs.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 1 jujube-sized piece of ginger (crushed); decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm.

Almond and Ephedra Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 49.,Excessive nasal discharge due to cold in the lungs.

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