Aconite and Mung Bean Decoction

Aconite and Mung Bean Decoction,Cold invades the skin, causing it to become hard and shell-like; the abdomen is distended and the body swollen; when pressed, the indentation does not rebound, and the complexion remains unchanged.

Formulas Name : Aconite and Mung Bean Decoction

Chinese Name : 附子绿豆汤

Drug Formulation

1 large Aconite root (weighing 7 qian, raw, with skin and pith removed, split in half), 2 liang of mung beans.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 14.

Benefits

Cold invades the skin, causing it to become hard and shell-like; the abdomen is distended and the body swollen; when pressed, the indentation does not rebound, and the complexion remains unchanged.

Instructions for Use

Prepare the decoction with 1 liang of sliced fresh ginger and 2 bowls of water; boil until reduced to 1 bowl, strain out the residue, and divide into 3 doses to be taken warm on an empty stomach. The next day, split the previous Aconite root into 4 pieces, add another 2 liang of mung beans and 1 liang of fresh ginger, and prepare the decoction as before. On the third day, split the Aconite root into 8 pieces and prepare the decoction as before.

Aconite and Mung Bean Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 14.,Cold invades the skin, causing it to become hard and shell-like; the abdomen is distended and the body swollen; when pressed, the indentation does not rebound, and the complexion remains unchanged.

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