Decoction of Orange Peel to Descend Qi

Decoction of Orange Peel to Descend Qi,For cold-induced illnesses in spring and winter, cold-dampness in autumn and summer, cough, wheezing in the throat, shortness of breath, and headache.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Orange Peel to Descend Qi

Chinese Name : 下气橘皮汤

Drug Formulation

3 fen of tangerine peel, 3 fen of purple aster, 3 fen of ephedra (knots removed), 3 fen of apricot kernels (double kernels and thin skin removed), 3 fen of angelica root, 3 fen of cinnamon twig, 3 fen of licorice (roasted), and 3 fen of scutellaria root.

Source

Quoted from *Gujin Luyan* in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients into pieces.

Benefits

For cold-induced illnesses in spring and winter, cold-dampness in autumn and summer, cough, wheezing in the throat, shortness of breath, and headache.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 7 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; divide into 3 doses. If the condition does not resolve, repeat the formula.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and raw green onions.

Decoction of Orange Peel to Descend Qi,Quoted from *Gujin Luyan* in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.,For cold-induced illnesses in spring and winter, cold-dampness in autumn and summer, cough, wheezing in the throat, shortness of breath, and headache.

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