Maltose Decoction，*The Great Dictionary of Chinese Medicine*.，For the “Five Labors and Seven Injuries,” characterized by a burning sensation in the body, mental fatigue, and loss of appetite.
Maltose Decoction
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Formulas Name : Maltose Decoction
Chinese Name : 饴糖饮
Drug Formulation
4 liang of white glutinous rice sugar, 2 jin of rice wine, and the kernels of 7 walnuts.
Source
*The Great Dictionary of Chinese Medicine*.
Processing
Mix thoroughly and place in a porcelain jar, leaving some space at the top. Boil in hot water for the duration of one incense stick, then bury in the ground for 7 days to remove the heat toxicity.
Benefits
For the “Five Labors and Seven Injuries,” characterized by a burning sensation in the body, mental fatigue, and loss of appetite.
Instructions for Use
Drink 1–2 cups daily; do not exceed this amount.
Note
Those with coughing and hemoptysis should avoid this remedy.
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Maltose Decoction,For the “Five Labors and Seven Injuries,” characterized by a burning sensation in the body, mental fatigue, and loss of appetite.