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Atractylodes and Ghee Formula

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Atractylodes and Ghee Formula

Formulas Name : Atractylodes and Ghee Formula

Chinese Name : 术酥

Drug Formulation

2 shi of fat Atractylodes (harvested in late autumn; brush off the black skin with water and sun-dry).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 95.

Processing

Pound it evenly in a wooden mortar until finely crushed, then spread a thin layer of white茅 grass in a steamer basket,place a cloth over it, then add the Atractylodes, cover it with the cloth, seal the steamer, and steam for one cooking cycle. Remove and place in a basin; moisten with hot water, then return to the steamer and steam for another cooking cycle. Transfer to a wine press and press until all the juice is extracted. Pour the juice into a silver pot and simmer over a double boiler, stirring constantly. Periodically test a small amount for consistency; when it reaches the texture of regular butter, it is ready. Store in a non-porous container.

Instructions for Use

Take it at any time, mixed with warm wine in a dose about the size of a date. It is highly effective.

Note

Avoid peaches, plums, and sparrow meat.

Atractylodes and Ghee Formula,*Shenghui*, Volume 95.,

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