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Unparalleled Decoction,For all types of coughs.

Formulas Name : Unparalleled Decoction

Chinese Name : 无比饮子

Drug Formulation

4 liang of poppy shells (with inner pith and calyx removed), 1 liang of apricot kernels (with skin and tips removed), 2 liang of gardenia fruit (seeds removed; use the shells only), half a liang of schisandra berries (raw), half a liang of donkey-hide gelatin (roasted with wheat bran), and half a liang of licorice root (roasted until yellow).

Source

From *The Universal Remedies* (Vol. 157), citing *The Family Treasure of Health*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For all types of coughs.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 large bowl of water and 2 slices of raw radish; decoct until reduced to 6 fen; strain and drink while warm.

Unparalleled Decoction，From *The Universal Remedies* (Vol. 157), citing *The Family Treasure of Health*.，For all types of coughs.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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