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Peach and Apricot Paste,For coughs.

Formulas Name : Peach and Apricot Paste

Chinese Name : 桃杏膏

Drug Formulation

Almond kernels, walnut kernels, and fresh ginger, each in equal parts.

Source

*The Collection of Immortal Remedies*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind into a paste, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a marble.

Benefits

For coughs.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill at a time, chew it thoroughly, and swallow it with ginger tea.

Peach and Apricot Paste，*The Collection of Immortal Remedies*, Volume 1.，For coughs.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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