Eight Immortals Cake

Eight Immortals Cake,For indigestion and severe diarrhea or dysentery.

Formulas Name : Eight Immortals Cake

Chinese Name : 八仙糕

Drug Formulation

8 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 8 liang of Poria cocos, 8 liang of lotus seed, 8 liang of Euryale seed (steamed over rice, sun-dried, and lightly roasted just before mixing), 8 liang of Chinese yam, 3 liang of tangerine peel, 3 liang of licorice, and 3 dou of roasted rice from the 12th lunar month.

Source

From *The Collection of Immortal Insights*, Volume 3, citing *The Family Treasure*.

Processing

On the coldest day of the twelfth lunar month each year, roast glutinous rice; spread it out on a large winnowing basket placed in the center of the courtyard to cool completely. Grind it together with the herbs, sift it finely, and store it in a porcelain jar.

Benefits

For indigestion and severe diarrhea or dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Add sugar just before consumption and mix with boiling water.

Eight Immortals Cake,From *The Collection of Immortal Insights*, Volume 3, citing *The Family Treasure*.,For indigestion and severe diarrhea or dysentery.

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