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Formula for Taking Sichuan Pepper

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Formula for Taking Sichuan Pepper,For wind rising due to liver and kidney deficiency, causing dark spots in the eyes and blurred vision.

Formulas Name : Formula for Taking Sichuan Pepper

Chinese Name : 服椒方

Drug Formulation

Sichuan pepper.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 109.

Processing

Sort and clean the peppercorns, removing any with damaged seeds or closed pods. Roast them in a wok until thoroughly heated. Spread two layers of clean paper on the ground, place the peppercorns in a new basin, and secure it. Pile yellow earth around the basin to cover it halfway for half a day to remove toxins and induce sweating. Then remove the peppercorns and sun-dry them until completely dry. Store only the peppercorns in a porcelain container.

Benefits

For wind rising due to liver and kidney deficiency, causing dark spots in the eyes and blurred vision.

Instructions for Use

Take 10 grains per dose on an empty stomach with freshly drawn well water.

Formula for Taking Sichuan Pepper,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 109.,For wind rising due to liver and kidney deficiency, causing dark spots in the eyes and blurred vision.

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