Apricot and Butter Paste

Apricot and Butter Paste,Tongue-twisting throat condition.

Formulas Name : Apricot and Butter Paste

Chinese Name : 杏酥膏

Drug Formulation

3 qian of licorice, 2 qian of cinnabar, 2 qian of platycodon, 1 qian of borax, a small amount of musk, 2 qian of white peony root, and 3 qian of apricot kernels (with skin and tips removed).

Source

*Complete Book of Experience on Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with refined honey to form pills.

Benefits

Tongue-twisting throat condition.

Instructions for Use

Hold in the mouth until dissolved.

Apricot and Butter Paste,*Complete Book of Experience on Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 1.,Tongue-twisting throat condition.

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