Formula for Decoction of Gold, Silver, Ginseng, and Quartz，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 260.，All kinds of deficiency and pathogenic factors.
Formula for Decoction of Gold, Silver, Ginseng, and Quartz
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Formulas Name : Formula for Decoction of Gold, Silver, Ginseng, and Quartz
Chinese Name : 金银人参煮石英服饵方
Drug Formulation
1 liang of gold, 1 liang of silver, 2 liang of ginseng, 5 liang of white quartz.
Source
*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 260.
Processing
Take one iron cauldron and wash it thoroughly. Place the aforementioned ingredients into the cauldron. First, add 3 da sheng of water. Insert a wooden rod into the cauldron so that it reaches the bottom, and immediately mark the level where the water touches the rod. Add another 2 da dou and 7 sheng of water, bringing the total volume to 3 da dou. Simmer until the liquid boils with small bubbles like fish eyes. Gradually reduce the liquid until it reaches the mark on the rod, then turn off the heat.Quickly place damp earth at the bottom of the cauldron, then pour the decoction into a non-porous vessel. Strain out the gold, silver, and mineral residues, and collect the ginseng.
Benefits
All kinds of deficiency and pathogenic factors.
Instructions for Use
Drink the decoction slowly along with the herbs. Take 3 dahe on an empty stomach every morning and another 2 dahe at night; it is also suitable to consume it as a meal. After each dose, drink alcohol as desired to facilitate the absorption of the medicinal properties.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026
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Formula for Decoction of Gold, Silver, Ginseng, and Quartz,All kinds of deficiency and pathogenic factors.