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Ginger and Pepper Decoction,For coughs, shortness of breath, and pain in the flanks.

Formulas Name : Ginger and Pepper Decoction

Chinese Name : 姜椒汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of fresh ginger, 1 liang of Sichuan pepper (seeds and stems removed).

Source

From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 9 of *Wai Tai*.

Benefits

For coughs, shortness of breath, and pain in the flanks.

Instructions for Use

Boil 5 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; take 1 he per dose.

Ginger and Pepper Decoction,From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 9 of *Wai Tai*.,For coughs, shortness of breath, and pain in the flanks.

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