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Coix Seed Soaked in Wine

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Coix Seed Soaked in Wine,For wind-toxin invading the kidneys, causing stiffness and pain in the lower back and knees.

Formulas Name : Coix Seed Soaked in Wine

Chinese Name : 薏苡仁浸酒

Drug Formulation

3 liang of coix seed, 2 liang of Fangfeng (stem removed), 3 liang of Achyranthes root (stems removed), 2 liang of Du Huo, 2 liang of raw Rehmannia root, 5 he of black beans (roasted until cooked), 1 liang of Angelica sinensis (chopped and lightly roasted), 3 fen of sour jujube seeds (lightly roasted), 1 liang of Ligusticum root,1 liang of Salvia miltiorrhiza (with the root tip removed), 2 liang of Cinnamomum cassia, and 1 liang of Aconite (roasted until cracked, with the skin and navel removed).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 7.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients, place them in a raw silk bag, and steep in 2 dou of clear wine for 5–7 nights.

Benefits

For wind-toxin invading the kidneys, causing stiffness and pain in the lower back and knees.

Instructions for Use

Take one small cup of the mixture, warmed, before each meal.

Coix Seed Soaked in Wine,From *Shenghui*, Volume 7.,For wind-toxin invading the kidneys, causing stiffness and pain in the lower back and knees.

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