Ling Shu Decoction

Ling Shu Decoction,

Formulas Name : Ling Shu Decoction

Chinese Name : 灵黍汤

Drug Formulation

Half a sheng of barley (roasted until golden), half a sheng of wheat (roasted until golden), 2 liang of licorice, 4 liang of salt, 6 liang of dried ginger, 2 cardamom pods, and 2 black cardamom pods.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 25.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with plain hot water, at any time.

Ling Shu Decoction,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 25.,

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