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Licorice and Soybean Formula,For the elderly suffering from stroke, heat-toxin-induced chest oppression, and fainting due to qi stagnation; for various heat-toxin conditions in children during the winter months.

Formulas Name : Licorice and Soybean Formula

Chinese Name : 甘草豆方

Drug Formulation

1 liang of licorice, 3 he of black soybeans, and half a liang of ginger (sliced).

Source

*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.

Benefits

For the elderly suffering from stroke, heat-toxin-induced chest oppression, and fainting due to qi stagnation; for various heat-toxin conditions in children during the winter months.

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 sheng of water down to 1 sheng, strain out the residue, and consume gradually as it cools.

Licorice and Soybean Formula，*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.，For the elderly suffering from stroke, heat-toxin-induced chest oppression, and fainting due to qi stagnation; for various heat-toxin conditions in children during the winter months.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | September 4, 2026

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