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Longevity Elixir

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Longevity Elixir,For chronic or recent cases of bloody or white diarrhea and dysentery.

Formulas Name : Longevity Elixir

Chinese Name : 延寿饮子

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Wood Fragrance, 4 liang of Astragalus, 8 liang of rice husks, 2 liang of Licorice, 2 liang of Chinese Angelica, 2 liang of Green Tangerine Peel, and 4 liang of Chebulic Myrobalan.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 211.

Processing

Grind each ingredient into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For chronic or recent cases of bloody or white diarrhea and dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and drink.

Note

Avoid raw and cold foods, chicken, duck, and greasy foods.

Longevity Elixir,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 211.,For chronic or recent cases of bloody or white diarrhea and dysentery.

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