Decoction of Dried Ginger for Cold Cough

Decoction of Dried Ginger for Cold Cough,For cold coughs with counterflow of qi.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Dried Ginger for Cold Cough

Chinese Name : 冷嗽干姜汤

Drug Formulation

Dried Ginger 4 liang, Aster tataricus 1 liang, Apricot Kernels 70 (peeled, tips removed, split into two halves, and sliced), Ephedra (knots removed) 4 liang, Cinnamon Bark 2 liang, Licorice (roasted) 2 liang, Schisandra 1 liang.

Source

*Wai Tai*, Volume 9, citing *Shen Shi Fang*.

Processing

Cut as directed.

Benefits

For cold coughs with counterflow of qi.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 8 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng and 7 he; divide into 3 doses.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, raw scallions, and similar foods.

Decoction of Dried Ginger for Cold Cough,*Wai Tai*, Volume 9, citing *Shen Shi Fang*.,For cold coughs with counterflow of qi.

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