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Damp Black Plum and Lychee Decoction

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Damp Black Plum and Lychee Decoction

Formulas Name : Damp Black Plum and Lychee Decoction

Chinese Name : 湿乌梅荔枝汤

Drug Formulation

30 black plums (large and fleshy; first soak in hot water 3–5 times, discard the acidic liquid, mash the flesh, and simmer with sugar); half a liang of ground cinnamon (added to the decoction); 1 jin of sugar balls (adjust quantity as needed; stop simmering once the desired consistency is reached); half a jin of fresh ginger (extract the juice; adjust the amount as needed).

Source

From *Bai Yi*, Volume 20.

Processing

Simmer the mixture until it becomes a thick paste; remove from heat when ready.

Instructions for Use

Mix a small amount with soup or water.

Damp Black Plum and Lychee Decoction,From *Bai Yi*, Volume 20.,

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