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Immortal Decoction,Chronic diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Immortal Decoction

Chinese Name : 仙人饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of millet husks, 3 qian of green tangerine peel, 3 qian of aged tangerine peel, 49 white cowpea flowers (if flowers are unavailable, the pods may be used instead), 2 dried black plums (pulp only), 7 grains of amomum, and 5 scallion whites.

Source

From *Collection of Good Friends*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Chronic diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and 30 cun of lampwick; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take while warm.

Immortal Decoction,From *Collection of Good Friends*, Volume 1.,Chronic diarrhea.

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