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Fragrant Decoction

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Fragrant Decoction

Formulas Name : Fragrant Decoction

Chinese Name : 煮香汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Wood Fragrance, 2 liang of Cloves, 2 liang of Sandalwood, 2 liang of Agarwood, 2 liang of Ginseng, 1 liang of Licorice, half a liang of Areca Nut, 2 liang of White Poria (peeled) (one formula includes half a liang of Agastache).

Source

*Bai Yi*, Volume 20.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients, then simmer them in 2 sheng of good-quality water until the liquid is completely reduced; alternatively, placing them in a silver vessel over a double boiler to dry them thoroughly is even more effective. First, select the soft and tender parts, cut them, and bake them until half-dry; then combine them with the dry parts and bake until completely dry. Pound and sift into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

Do not add salt; take with a sip of tea.

Fragrant Decoction,*Bai Yi*, Volume 20.,

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