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Calming Herbal Tea Substitute

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Calming Herbal Tea Substitute,Diseases of the Heart Meridian.

Formulas Name : Calming Herbal Tea Substitute

Chinese Name : 安神代茶饮

Drug Formulation

3 qian of dragon’s teeth (calcined), 1 qian of Acorus tatarinowii.

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Benefits

Diseases of the Heart Meridian.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and drink as a tea substitute.

Calming Herbal Tea Substitute,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,Diseases of the Heart Meridian.

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