Perilla and Tangerine Peel Tea

Internal medicineWind-cold & exteriorTea

Ingredients

  • Perilla leaves 10g
  • Dried tangerine peel 6g

Principle

Perilla releases the exterior; tangerine peel moves qi and transforms dampness.

Effects & uses

For early external contraction with chest tightness and white phlegm.

Method

  1. Rinse the perilla leaves and tangerine peel.
  2. Steep in boiling water or simmer gently for 5 minutes.

How to use

  • Drink warm, once or twice daily.

Caution

Use with care for yin deficiency with dry cough or qi deficiency with profuse sweating.

Source

Field notes.

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