Ba’an’s Roasted Licorice Formula

Ba’an’s Roasted Licorice Formula,Boils, abscesses, and fistulas.

Formulas Name : Ba’an’s Roasted Licorice Formula

Chinese Name : 保安炙甘草方

Drug Formulation

Licorice root (soak in 1 small bowl of flowing mountain spring or stream water; dip gradually and roast over low heat until the water has completely evaporated).

Source

*Direct Pointers*, Volume 22.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Boils, abscesses, and fistulas.

Instructions for Use

Use 3 bowls of strong wine; boil down to 2 bowls; take warm on an empty stomach as desired.

Ba’an’s Roasted Licorice Formula,*Direct Pointers*, Volume 22.,Boils, abscesses, and fistulas.

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