Elm Bark String Cake,From *Shenghui*, Volume 96.,For the five types of dysuria; pain and obstruction in the small intestine; and difficulty urinating.
Elm Bark String Cake
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Formulas Name : Elm Bark String Cake
Chinese Name : 榆白皮索饼
Drug Formulation
2 liang of white elm bark (sliced), 4 liang of flour.
Source
From *Shenghui*, Volume 96.
Benefits
For the five types of dysuria; pain and obstruction in the small intestine; and difficulty urinating.
Instructions for Use
Decoct the elm bark in 1.5 large bowls of water to yield 1 bowl of liquid; strain out the residue, soak the flour in the liquid to form rope-shaped cakes, boil until cooked, and eat on an empty stomach.
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Elm Bark String Cake,For the five types of dysuria; pain and obstruction in the small intestine; and difficulty urinating.