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Gourd Wine,For the early stages of isolated abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Gourd Wine

Chinese Name : 葫芦酒

Drug Formulation

1 bitter gourd.

Source

*The Jade Case*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For the early stages of isolated abdominal distension.

Instructions for Use

Remove the stem to form a lid, fill the gourd with aged brewed wine, cover it with the original stem, and steam over water until boiling. Drink the wine while hot. Recovery follows vomiting and diarrhea.

Gourd Wine,*The Jade Case*, Volume 5.,For the early stages of isolated abdominal distension.

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