Citron Paste，From *The Zheng Family’s Inherited Gynecological Prescriptions Worth Ten Thousand Gold*, Volume 5.，Effective for chronic phlegm-fire coughs, hoarseness due to thick phlegm, and irregular breathing.
Citron Paste
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Formulas Name : Citron Paste
Chinese Name : 香橼膏
Drug Formulation
6–7 aged citrons (high-quality; fresh ones may also be used).
Source
From *The Zheng Family’s Inherited Gynecological Prescriptions Worth Ten Thousand Gold*, Volume 5.
Processing
Cut off the stem, leaving a circle the size of a coin. For each fruit, layer with one layer of top-quality Songluo tea leaves, pour in high-quality white Fuhui honey (strained to remove sediment), then alternate layers of tea and honey until the fruit is completely filled. Cover the top with a 1 fen-thick slice of fresh ginger, then replace the cut-off stem to seal it.tie securely with ramie string, and steam during the day and expose to the open air at night 4–5 times. Remove the stem cap to inspect; if it feels dry, add only a small amount of honey (without tea leaves), cover tightly, and tie securely. Repeat the steaming and exposure process 9 times in total, then pound the mixture into a paste and store it in a porcelain container.
Benefits
Effective for chronic phlegm-fire coughs, hoarseness due to thick phlegm, and irregular breathing.
Instructions for Use
Each morning, dissolve 3–4 spoonfuls in a bowl of boiling water and drink. It is remarkably effective.
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Citron Paste,Effective for chronic phlegm-fire coughs, hoarseness due to thick phlegm, and irregular breathing.