Purple Aster and Cinnamon Elixir

Purple Aster and Cinnamon Elixir,For common cold-induced cough, lung heat with dry phlegm, bronchitis, coughing and wheezing, thick phlegm and shortness of breath, inability to lie down, and a common cold with clear nasal discharge.

Formulas Name : Purple Aster and Cinnamon Elixir

Chinese Name : 紫菀桂灵丹

Drug Formulation

2 liang of ephedra, 2 liang of apricot kernels, 2 liang of raw gypsum, 4 liang of rice husks, 1 liang of walnuts, 2 liang of aged tangerine peel, and 1 liang of purple aster.

Source

*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas* (Fushun Formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with honey, and form into pills weighing 1 qian 4 fen each.

Benefits

For common cold-induced cough, lung heat with dry phlegm, bronchitis, coughing and wheezing, thick phlegm and shortness of breath, inability to lie down, and a common cold with clear nasal discharge.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill at a time, with either ginger water or plain hot water.

Note

Avoid greasy and spicy foods.

Purple Aster and Cinnamon Elixir,*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas* (Fushun Formula).,For common cold-induced cough, lung heat with dry phlegm, bronchitis, coughing and wheezing, thick phlegm and shortness of breath, inability to lie down, and a common cold with clear nasal discharge.

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