Clear-Mind Decoction

Clear-Mind Decoction,For those with poor memory and frequent forgetfulness.

Formulas Name : Clear-Mind Decoction

Chinese Name : 聪明汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Poria cocos (with the core), 3 liang of Polygala tenuifolia (soaked in licorice water), and 3 liang of Acorus tatarinowii (hairs removed; 1 cun in length with 9 nodes).

Source

From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For those with poor memory and frequent forgetfulness.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–5 qian daily; decoct into a decoction and take on an empty stomach or after meals, with no restriction on the number of doses.

Clear-Mind Decoction,From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 8.,For those with poor memory and frequent forgetfulness.

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