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Lepidium Decoction,For scrofula.

Formulas Name : Lepidium Decoction

Chinese Name : 瞿麦饮子

Drug Formulation

1 jin of Forsythia, half a jin of Lycopodium spikelets.

Source

*Essentials of the Living Methods*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For scrofula.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take before bedtime.

Lepidium Decoction,*Essentials of the Living Methods*.,For scrofula.

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