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Decoction of Acorus

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Decoction of Acorus,For masses and nodules.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Acorus

Chinese Name : 三棱草煎

Drug Formulation

Sanlingcao (sliced) 1 shi.

Source

From *Qianjin Yi* (Supplement to the Thousand Gold Prescriptions), Volume 19.

Benefits

For masses and nodules.

Instructions for Use

Take the above single ingredient, boil it in 5 shi of water until reduced to 1 shi, then strain out the residue; continue boiling until reduced to 3 dou, then simmer in a double-boiler within a copper vessel until it reaches the consistency of thick sugar, and transfer it to an airtight container. Each morning, take 1 bi with 1 zhan of wine, twice daily. Ensure the aroma of the wine persists between doses.

Decoction of Acorus,From *Qianjin Yi* (Supplement to the Thousand Gold Prescriptions), Volume 19.,For masses and nodules.

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