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Almond Elixir,For common cold caused by wind-pathogen, with cough and excessive phlegm.

Formulas Name : Almond Elixir

Chinese Name : 杏仁露

Drug Formulation

6 liang of bitter apricot kernels, 1 liang 5 qian of perilla leaves, 1 liang 5 qian of mulberry leaves, 1 liang of Xianhu, 4 qian of Platycodon root, 1 liang of Aster tataricus, 1 liang of elephant’s tooth shell, 3 qian of peppermint, 1 liang of Stemona root, and 5 qian of licorice.

Source

From *Formulas and Ingredients of Traditional Chinese Medicine*.

Processing

Use steam distillation; each batch yields 4 jin of elixir.

Benefits

For common cold caused by wind-pathogen, with cough and excessive phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 liang per dose, warm by steaming over water, twice daily. Halve the dose for children.

Almond Elixir,From *Formulas and Ingredients of Traditional Chinese Medicine*.,For common cold caused by wind-pathogen, with cough and excessive phlegm.

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