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Ginseng and Gypsum Decoction

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Ginseng and Gypsum Decoction,For persistent cough due to cold damage accompanied by restlessness; and for wind-heat headaches with mental confusion and drowsiness.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参石膏汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 3 liang of gypsum, half a liang of Chuanxiong, 2 qian of Pinellia (de-slipped), half a liang of Atractylodes, half a liang of Poria, 1 liang of licorice (roasted), 3 qian of Gardenia, 1.5 liang of Anemarrhena, and 3 qian of Scutellaria.

Source

*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For persistent cough due to cold damage accompanied by restlessness; and for wind-heat headaches with mental confusion and drowsiness.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 6 fen; strain and take while warm.

Ginseng and Gypsum Decoction，*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 6.，For persistent cough due to cold damage accompanied by restlessness; and for wind-heat headaches with mental confusion and drowsiness.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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