Golden Elixir

Golden Elixir,Effective for ten types of water retention and abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Golden Elixir

Chinese Name : 金丹

Drug Formulation

4.5 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 2 qian of Aconitum carmichaeli, 1.5 qian of Croton tiglium, 2 liang of Notopterygium incisum, and 21 apricot kernels.

Source

From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder, then form into pills the size of a paulownia seed using wheat flour paste.

Benefits

Effective for ten types of water retention and abdominal distension.

Instructions for Use

Take 11 pills each time, washed down with ginger tea before bedtime.

Note

Avoid salt, soy sauce, and sexual activity.

Golden Elixir,From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,Effective for ten types of water retention and abdominal distension.

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