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Processed Apricot Kernels,For coughs caused by lung qi deficiency, to relieve shortness of breath, and to address stagnation in the spleen and abdomen, as well as distress in the chest and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Processed Apricot Kernels

Chinese Name : 法制杏仁

Drug Formulation

1 jin of sliced apricot kernels (blanched in boiling lye water, sun-dried, stir-fried with wheat bran until cooked, mixed evenly with refined honey, then mixed with the following powdered ingredients), 2 qian of fennel (roasted), 2 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of cardamom, 3 qian of licorice root, 3 qian of tangerine peel, 3 qian of white cardamom, and 3 qian of wood fragrant.

Source

From *Eight Notes on Nurturing Life*, Volume 13.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly with the almonds.

Benefits

For coughs caused by lung qi deficiency, to relieve shortness of breath, and to address stagnation in the spleen and abdomen, as well as distress in the chest and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 7 pieces each time, after a meal.

Processed Apricot Kernels,From *Eight Notes on Nurturing Life*, Volume 13.,For coughs caused by lung qi deficiency, to relieve shortness of breath, and to address stagnation in the spleen and abdomen, as well as distress in the chest and abdomen.

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