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Peppermint, Licorice, Platycodon, and Apricot Kernel Decoction

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Peppermint, Licorice, Platycodon, and Apricot Kernel Decoction,For the early stages of winter fever, characterized by cough, mild fever, slight sweating, and a floating, large pulse.

Formulas Name : Peppermint, Licorice, Platycodon, and Apricot Kernel Decoction

Chinese Name : 薄荷甘桔杏子汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of peppermint, 5 fen of licorice, 1 qian 5 fen of platycodon, and 3 qian of apricot kernels (with skin and tips removed).

Source

From *A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For the early stages of winter fever, characterized by cough, mild fever, slight sweating, and a floating, large pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Peppermint, Licorice, Platycodon, and Apricot Kernel Decoction,From *A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 2.,For the early stages of winter fever, characterized by cough, mild fever, slight sweating, and a floating, large pulse.

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