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Atractylodes and Black Bean Decoction

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Atractylodes and Black Bean Decoction,For bi syndrome.

Formulas Name : Atractylodes and Black Bean Decoction

Chinese Name : 苍术黑豆饮

Drug Formulation

10 jin of authentic Maoshan Atractylodes (wash thoroughly; soak in rice washing water for three nights, then soak in honey wine for one night; remove the skin), black beans.

Source

The formula is from *Guang Biji*; the name appears in *Yixue Congzhong Lu*, Volume 7.

Processing

Layer the black beans and Atractylodes lancea alternately, steam twice, then steam once more with honey wine. Simmer in a sandpot with river water until a thick decoction is obtained; strain out the residue, then double-boil until a drop of the liquid forms a bead when held up. For every 1 jin of this paste, mix in 1 jin of refined honey.

Benefits

For bi syndrome.

Instructions for Use

Take with plain hot water.

Atractylodes and Black Bean Decoction,The formula is from *Guang Biji*; the name appears in *Yixue Congzhong Lu*, Volume 7.,For bi syndrome.

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