Black Bean and Ginger Decoction

Black Bean and Ginger Decoction,Berket ascends to the heart, causing restlessness, shortness of breath, and an inability to sit or lie down.

Formulas Name : Black Bean and Ginger Decoction

Chinese Name : 黑豆生姜汤

Drug Formulation

1 he of black beans, 1 liang of ginger (sliced), 2 liang of cypress knots, 1 liang of agarwood, 2 liang of perilla stems and leaves, 2 liang of areca nut, 3 sheng of children’s urine, and 2 liang of papaya (dried).

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 45); name cited in *Puji Fang* (Vol. 244).

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Berket ascends to the heart, causing restlessness, shortness of breath, and an inability to sit or lie down.

Instructions for Use

First, stir-fry the black beans and ginger until cooked; then add the child’s urine and the remaining herbs. Decoct until reduced to 2 sheng, strain out the residue, and take one small cup while warm, at any time of day.

Black Bean and Ginger Decoction,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 45); name cited in *Puji Fang* (Vol. 244).,Berket ascends to the heart, causing restlessness, shortness of breath, and an inability to sit or lie down.

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