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Gan Ting Powder,For children with cough accompanied by phlegm and shortness of breath; also treats wheezing, chest tightness, and restlessness whether sitting or lying down.

Formulas Name : Gan Ting Powder

Chinese Name : 甘葶散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Tingli (roasted), 1 fen of Ephedra (knots removed), 1 qian of Licorice, 1 qian of Fritillaria, and 1 qian of Apricot Kernels (skinned).

Source

*Puji Fang*, Vol. 387.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with cough accompanied by phlegm and shortness of breath; also treats wheezing, chest tightness, and restlessness whether sitting or lying down.

Instructions for Use

For a 3-year-old: 1 qian; decoct in half a zhan of water until reduced to 3 fen; strain and take while warm.

Gan Ting Powder，*Puji Fang*, Vol. 387.，For children with cough accompanied by phlegm and shortness of breath; also treats wheezing, chest tightness, and restlessness whether sitting or lying down.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
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