The invention relates to a cough syrup and a method for preparing the same, which belong to the field of
Chinese traditional medicines. The cough syrup consists of fourteen
Chinese traditional medicines including herba ephedrae,
apricot kernel, plaster stone, liquorice,
semen coicis, herba schizonepetae, aster, radix stemonae, dried orange peel, radix cynanchi,
balloon flower,
honeysuckle,
bark of
white mulberry root and
loquat leaf which are decocted or soaked with water to obtain a thick juice to be concentrated, are added or not added with honey (or rock candy), and are prepared into syrups. The cough syrup is taken orally to treat
respiratory tract infections, and has the efficacies of clearing away heat and
toxic material, diminishing
inflammation, reducing and expectorating
phlegm, and relieving cough and
asthma. Compared with the prior similar drugs, the cough syrup has the characteristics of low cost, simple and convenient preparation, shortened
treatment period, no toxic side effects, and suitability for both the young and the old.