Fragrant Orange Decoction

Fragrant Orange Decoction,

Formulas Name : Fragrant Orange Decoction

Chinese Name : 香橙汤

Drug Formulation

3 jin of oranges (large; cut open, remove seeds, slice, and use with the peel), 5 liang of ginger (peeled, sliced, and dried).

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 20.

Processing

Grind thoroughly in a clean sand mortar until it becomes a paste; then add 2 liang of roasted licorice powder and half a liang of sandalwood powder. Mix well, shape into cakes, bake until dry, and grind into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, add a pinch of salt, and dissolve in boiling water.

Fragrant Orange Decoction,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 20.,

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