Mountain Spirit Cake

Mountain Spirit Cake,

Formulas Name : Mountain Spirit Cake

Chinese Name : 山精饼

Drug Formulation

1 hu of Atractylodes (scrape off the skin, wash, spread out to moisten slightly, and finely chop).

Source

*The Comprehensive Record of Holy Remedies*, Volume 198.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Use 3 hu of water; first place the Atractylodes into a large cauldron, then add 1 xie 5 sheng of water. Simmer over alternating high and low heat, replenishing the water as it evaporates until the full 3 hu has been used. Simmer for 2 days and 2 nights,strain out the residue to extract the liquid. Take 1 hu 5 sheng of millet, rinse thoroughly, and drain until slightly damp. First pour the liquid into the cauldron, then add the millet. Boil until it comes to a boil 6–7 times, then add 5 jin of malt syrup. Simmer over low heat until the volume reduces to 3 dou, at which point it is done. Remove and place on a table to dry in the sun, then shape into cakes and cut into squares the size of a comb.

Instructions for Use

Eat 3 cakes daily.

Mountain Spirit Cake,*The Comprehensive Record of Holy Remedies*, Volume 198.,

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