Bai’ai Decoction

Bai’ai Decoction,Epistaxis.

Formulas Name : Bai’ai Decoction

Chinese Name : 柏艾饮

Drug Formulation

3 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 2 qian of Huai yam, 2 qian of lotus seeds (with the core removed), 1 qian 5 fen of cypress seeds (with oil thoroughly removed), 1 qian 5 fen of Moutan bark, 1 qian 5 fen of Cornus fruit, 1 qian of Alisma (stir-fried in salt water), 1 fresh lotus leaf (dried leaves are ineffective).

Source

From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Epistaxis.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain out the residue, add the juice of one half wine cup of pounded fresh mugwort leaves, and drink immediately.

Bai’ai Decoction,From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 2.,Epistaxis.

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