Purple Jade Pill

Purple Jade Pill,Symptoms of the Shao Yin meridian: dryness and thirst.

Formulas Name : Purple Jade Pill

Chinese Name : 紫玉丹

Drug Formulation

3 qian of duckweed, 4 qian of raw rehmannia, 3 qian of anemarrhena, 2 qian of licorice, 3 qian of asparagus root, 3 qian of fresh ginger, 3 qian of scrophularia.

Source

From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Symptoms of the Shao Yin meridian: dryness and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in running water to about half a cup; take while hot. Cover with a blanket.

Purple Jade Pill,From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 1.,Symptoms of the Shao Yin meridian: dryness and thirst.

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