Single-Dose Powder

Single-Dose Powder,Sudden Cough. Epidemic cough with copious phlegm, alternating chills and fever, or nasal congestion and a hoarse voice.

Formulas Name : Single-Dose Powder

Chinese Name : 一服散

Drug Formulation

2 slices of donkey-hide gelatin, 10 slices of fresh ginger, 2 large black plums, 1 qian of licorice, 10 perilla leaves, 7 apricot kernels (peeled and tips removed), 3 pieces of Pinellia (soaked), and 3 poppy shells (roasted).

Source

*Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Sudden Cough. Epidemic cough with copious phlegm, alternating chills and fever, or nasal congestion and a hoarse voice.

Instructions for Use

Use 1 bowl of water; decoct until reduced to 6 parts. Strain and drink before bedtime.

Single-Dose Powder,*Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 5.,Sudden Cough. Epidemic cough with copious phlegm, alternating chills and fever, or nasal congestion and a hoarse voice.

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