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Decoction of Sophora Pods

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Decoction of Sophora Pods,Symptoms include dizziness and vertigo, thick and sticky nasal discharge and saliva, and itchy skin.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Sophora Pods

Chinese Name : 槐角煎

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Sophora japonica pods (slow-roasted with wheat bran over low heat until yellowish-black), 3 liang of Schizonepeta spikelets, 2 liang of chrysanthemum flowers, and 1 liang of soapberry (peeled, strings removed, and fried with butter until yellow).

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind all the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills, making 10 pills per liang.

Benefits

Symptoms include dizziness and vertigo, thick and sticky nasal discharge and saliva, and itchy skin.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill at a time, chew thoroughly, and swallow with clear tea after a meal.

Decoction of Sophora Pods,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2.,Symptoms include dizziness and vertigo, thick and sticky nasal discharge and saliva, and itchy skin.

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