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Eight Treasures Cake

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Eight Treasures Cake

Formulas Name : Eight Treasures Cake

Chinese Name : 八珍糕

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Chinese yam, Poria, coix seed, mung bean, euryale seed, lotus seed, and fried licorice root.

Source

From *Essentials of the Collection of Formulas Based on Causes and Symptoms*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder and shape into cakes.

Instructions for Use

Mix with a small amount of white sugar before taking.

Eight Treasures Cake,From *Essentials of the Collection of Formulas Based on Causes and Symptoms*, Volume 2.,

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