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He Shou Wu Wine,For severe leprosy with slight signs of deficiency.

Formulas Name : He Shou Wu Wine

Chinese Name : 何首乌酒

Drug Formulation

4 liang of He Shou Wu, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis root (body), 1 liang of Angelica sinensis root (tail), 1 liang of Pangolin scale (roasted), 1 liang of raw Rehmannia root, 1 liang of prepared Rehmannia root, 1 liang of toad, 4 qian of Platycladus orientalis leaves, 4 qian of pine needles, 4 qian of Acanthopanax bark, 4 qian of Sichuan Aconite (soaked in hot water, peel removed), and 4 qian of wild Aconite (soaked in hot water, peel removed).

Source

*The Golden Mirror*, Volume 73.

Processing

Place the herbs in a summer-weight cloth bag, tie the opening securely, and place the bag along with 20 jin of yellow wine in a jar. Seal the jar tightly, then simmer in a double boiler for the duration of three incense sticks. Bury the jar underground for 7 days.

Benefits

For severe leprosy with slight signs of deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Open the jar to retrieve the wine and drink it frequently. Maintain a state of mild intoxication, induce sweating, and avoid drafts.

He Shou Wu Wine,*The Golden Mirror*, Volume 73.,For severe leprosy with slight signs of deficiency.

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