Dampness-Dispelling Cake

Dampness-Dispelling Cake,For chronic beriberi where the shins are swollen like a gourd.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Dispelling Cake

Chinese Name : 胜湿饼子

Drug Formulation

1 liang of black cowhage (use 5 qian of the finest powder), 1 liang of white cowhage (use 5 qian of the finest powder), and 5 qian of Gan Sui (bead-shaped).

Source

*The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder; for external use, mix 1 liang and a half of buckwheat flour with the powdered medicine until well blended, add water to form a dough, shape into cakes about the size of 3 qian, and steam them over rice until cooked.

Benefits

For chronic beriberi where the shins are swollen like a gourd.

Instructions for Use

Take one cake per dose on an empty stomach, chew it, and wash it down with clear tea until a bowel movement occurs; if no bowel movement occurs, take another cake.

Note

Avoid licorice, Chinese cabbage, raw or cold foods, greasy foods, and fishy-smelling foods.

Dampness-Dispelling Cake,*The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 4.,For chronic beriberi where the shins are swollen like a gourd.

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