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Jade Elixir Decoction

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Jade Elixir Decoction,Coughing, shortness of breath, and labored breathing with interrupted breaths.

Formulas Name : Jade Elixir Decoction

Chinese Name : 玉液饮

Drug Formulation

Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped), apricot kernels (peeled, tips removed, and ground) 1 liang, ginseng 1 liang, aged tangerine peel (soaked in hot water to remove the white pith, then baked) 1 liang, schisandra berries (roasted) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 66.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Coughing, shortness of breath, and labored breathing with interrupted breaths.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose. Add 2 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube (split open), and decoct together until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and drink while warm; take at any time.

Jade Elixir Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 66.,Coughing, shortness of breath, and labored breathing with interrupted breaths.

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