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Ginger and White Sugar Decoction

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Ginger and White Sugar Decoction,For cold phlegm rising to the lungs, causing a cough with excessive phlegm and a sensation of cold air surging up the throat.

Formulas Name : Ginger and White Sugar Decoction

Chinese Name : 生姜白糖汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of ginger, 1 pinch of white sugar.

Source

*Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For cold phlegm rising to the lungs, causing a cough with excessive phlegm and a sensation of cold air surging up the throat.

Instructions for Use

Boil the ginger in water until done, place the white sugar in a bowl, pour the ginger broth over it to dissolve the sugar, and take it first thing in the morning.

Ginger and White Sugar Decoction,*Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 6.,For cold phlegm rising to the lungs, causing a cough with excessive phlegm and a sensation of cold air surging up the throat.

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