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Great Sage Ointment,For weakness of the spleen and stomach, coldness in the epigastrium, and unceasing vomiting of phlegm and saliva.

Formulas Name : Great Sage Ointment

Chinese Name : 大圣膏

Drug Formulation

Magnolia bark, Areca nut peel, loquat leaves, Pinellia, and ginseng—each in equal parts.

Source

*Ji Feng*, Volume 12.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients, then add 2 qian of ginger (peeled) cut into slices. Pound them together until pulverized, shape into cakes the size of 2 qian, and bake until dry.

Benefits

For weakness of the spleen and stomach, coldness in the epigastrium, and unceasing vomiting of phlegm and saliva.

Instructions for Use

Take one cake per dose; decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while hot; take at any time.

Great Sage Ointment,*Ji Feng*, Volume 12.,For weakness of the spleen and stomach, coldness in the epigastrium, and unceasing vomiting of phlegm and saliva.

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