Authentic Chan Formula

Authentic Chan Formula,

Formulas Name : Authentic Chan Formula

Chinese Name : 正禅方

Drug Formulation

Spring mulberry ears, summer mulberry berries, and autumn mulberry leaves—equal parts of each.

Source

From *Qianjin Yi*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1 sheng of adzuki beans in 1 dou of water until thoroughly cooked; then add 1 sheng of mulberry powder and simmer until just boiling. Season with salt and fermented soybeans, and take three times daily. It is safe to take on a full stomach; after three days, gradually reduce the amount of adzuki beans.

Authentic Chan Formula,From *Qianjin Yi*, Volume 12.,

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