Barley Cake,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 131.,Boil on the back.
Barley Cake
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Formulas Name : Barley Cake
Chinese Name : 麦饼
Drug Formulation
9 liang of barley (roasted), 3 liang of licorice (raw).
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 131.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a powder, add a small amount of ghee and mix evenly until a faint scent of ghee is detectable; then mix with water that has been brought to a rolling boil to form cakes.
Benefits
Boil on the back.
Instructions for Use
Make the poultice round and as large as the abscess. Apply it while hot, wrap it tightly in oiled cloth and old paper to prevent exposure to drafts, and replace it as soon as it cools.
Note
It is highly beneficial to regularly consume Astragalus rice porridge.
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Barley Cake,Boil on the back.