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Almond, Gypsum, and Stephania Decoction

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Almond, Gypsum, and Stephania Decoction,For those with a cough caused by consuming hot foods.

Formulas Name : Almond, Gypsum, and Stephania Decoction

Chinese Name : 杏仁石膏防己汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of apricot kernels, 3 qian of gypsum, 1 qian of Stephania root, and 3 qian of Poria.

Source

From *Explanation of the Classic of Warm-Heat Diseases*.

Benefits

For those with a cough caused by consuming hot foods.

Almond, Gypsum, and Stephania Decoction,From *Explanation of the Classic of Warm-Heat Diseases*.,For those with a cough caused by consuming hot foods.

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