Pear Seed Decoction

Pear Seed Decoction,For injuries caused by poisoned arrows, characterized by subcutaneous bruising, swelling, and pain.

Formulas Name : Pear Seed Decoction

Chinese Name : 梨母子煎

Drug Formulation

1 jin of pear seeds (finely ground and pitted), 5 liang of salt bran, 5 liang of orchid seeds, 3 liang of “ash-free wood” (cow dung burned until red-hot), 3 liang of whole chestnuts (dried), 2 liang of licorice (chopped, used raw), 3 liang of black beans (roasted), 2 liang of Coptis (stems removed),3 liang of mung beans (roasted), 5 liang of cow manure ash, and 3 liang of red peony root.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 68.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder; mix with refined honey to form a paste.

Benefits

For injuries caused by poisoned arrows, characterized by subcutaneous bruising, swelling, and pain.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 teaspoon per dose, washed down with warm wine, 3–4 times a day.

Pear Seed Decoction,*Shenghui*, Volume 68.,For injuries caused by poisoned arrows, characterized by subcutaneous bruising, swelling, and pain.

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