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Gua Di Decoction

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Gua Di Decoction,For all types of jaundice, swelling of the body, face, and limbs; intestinal parasites; nasal polyps; genital jaundice; jaundice; and sudden, acute jaundice.

Formulas Name : Gua Di Decoction

Chinese Name : 瓜蒂汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of melon seeds, 49 red adzuki beans, 2–7 cloves.

Source

From *Secret Records for Prolonging Life*, cited in Volume 4 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For all types of jaundice, swelling of the body, face, and limbs; intestinal parasites; nasal polyps; genital jaundice; jaundice; and sudden, acute jaundice.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1 sheng of water until reduced to 4 he; clarify the liquid, divide it into two portions, and instill one portion into each nostril.

Gua Di Decoction,From *Secret Records for Prolonging Life*, cited in Volume 4 of *Wai Tai*.,For all types of jaundice, swelling of the body, face, and limbs; intestinal parasites; nasal polyps; genital jaundice; jaundice; and sudden, acute jaundice.

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