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Muscle-Relieving and Cough-Soothing Pills,For children with wind-cold common cold, aversion to cold, fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Muscle-Relieving and Cough-Soothing Pills

Chinese Name : 解肌宁嗽丸

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 5 liang, Xianhu 20 liang, Chrysanthemum 20 liang, Scutellaria 20 liang, Fructus Aurantii (roasted) 20 liang, Mulberry Leaves 10 liang, Platycodon 10 liang, Tangerine Peel 10 liang, Perilla Leaves 10 liang, Fritillaria 10 liang, Raw Gypsum 16 liang, Apricot Kernels (peeled and roasted) 8 liang, Licorice 5 liang.

Source

*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills, each weighing 1 qian.

Benefits

For children with wind-cold common cold, aversion to cold, fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose; reduce the dose appropriately for children under 3 years of age. Take twice daily, washed down with warm water.

Muscle-Relieving and Cough-Soothing Pills,*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.,For children with wind-cold common cold, aversion to cold, fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

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