Remedial Formula for Whooping Cough 7
Composition: Adenophora stricta 10g, Stemonae tuber (steamed) 5g, Asparagus cochinchinensis 5g, Loquat leaf (de-haired, honey-fried) 1.5g, Prepared Pinellia 4g, Tangerine peel 1.5g, Winterflower (honey-fried) 5g, Rock sugar powder 15g.
Indication: Whooping cough.
Function: Moistens lungs, resolves phlegm, stops cough.
Usage: Boil all herbs except rock sugar with 400ml water until reduced to 200ml, filter. Re-boil residue with 200ml water until reduced to 100ml. Combine both filtrates, warm and dissolve rock sugar into syrup. Take about 5ml each time, no fixed interval between doses. For frequent coughing, take more frequently. Children aged 3–5 may take one dose per day for 1–2 days; usually cured after one dose, severe cases will be cured after 2–3 doses.<Whooping Cough>