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Tangerine and Apricot Decoction

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Tangerine and Apricot Decoction,Floating pulse, constipation.

Formulas Name : Tangerine and Apricot Decoction

Chinese Name : 橘杏汤

Drug Formulation

Almond (soaked in hot water, skinned and de-tipped, stir-fried until golden) 5 qian; Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed, cleaned) 2.5 qian.

Source

*Essential Readings on Medicine*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Floating pulse, constipation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 1 zhong of water with 3 slices of fresh ginger; reduce to 7 fen and take.

Tangerine and Apricot Decoction,*Essential Readings on Medicine*, Volume 9.,Floating pulse, constipation.

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