Winter Melon Decoction

Winter Melon Decoction,For thirst-related ailments.

Formulas Name : Winter Melon Decoction

Chinese Name : 冬瓜饮子

Drug Formulation

Large winter melon seeds (peeled, pounded into a paste, and the natural juice extracted—5 large bowls), Wuling Powder (without cinnamon) 1 liang.

Source

From *Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 2.

Processing

Mix the above ingredients to form a decoction.

Benefits

For thirst-related ailments.

Instructions for Use

Take one cup at a time. Do not drink water while taking this medicine; recovery will occur within two doses.

Winter Melon Decoction,From *Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 2.,For thirst-related ailments.

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