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Drink for Promoting Free Flow

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Drink for Promoting Free Flow,For blood deficiency and intestinal dryness causing severe constipation.

Formulas Name : Drink for Promoting Free Flow

Chinese Name : 通畅饮

Drug Formulation

Hemp seeds (ground into a paste) 1 qian 5 fen, peach kernels (with skin and tips removed) 1 qian 5 fen, apricot kernels (with skin and tips removed) 1 qian 5 fen, Angelica sinensis 1 qian 5 fen, talc 1 qian 5 fen, Trichosanthes seed (shelled) 1 qian, Prunus mume seed (shelled) 1 qian, borax 1 qian, dried tangerine peel 1 qian, and Trifoliate orange peel 1 qian.

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For blood deficiency and intestinal dryness causing severe constipation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water. Add 1 liang of honey just before taking, and consume while hot.

Drink for Promoting Free Flow,From *Yu’an*, Volume 5.,For blood deficiency and intestinal dryness causing severe constipation.

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