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Lotus Seed and Amomum Powder

Formulas Name : Lotus Seed and Amomum Powder

Chinese Name : 莲砂散

Drug Formulation

4 liang lotus seed meat (from Hubei lotus, with seeds removed), 2 liang cardamom (roasted with shell, shell removed, and ground).

Source

From *Tong Shou Lu*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–4 spoonfuls every morning, mixed with rice water.

Lotus Seed and Amomum Powder,From *Tong Shou Lu*, Volume 3.,

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