Miraculous Papaya Decoction

Miraculous Papaya Decoction,Beriberi caused by wind-damp-toxin invading the lower meridians when the body is deficient.

Formulas Name : Miraculous Papaya Decoction

Chinese Name : 神效木瓜汤

Drug Formulation

Eucommia Fruit (aged; soaked in boiling water 7 times, then stir-fried) 4 liang; Dried Papaya (finely chopped, oven-dried) 3.5 liang; Tangerine Leaves (washed, oven-dried, and chopped) 4 liang; Areca Nut 2.5 liang (finely chopped).

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.

Processing

Chop the ingredients into pieces the size of rice grains and mix well.

Benefits

Beriberi caused by wind-damp-toxin invading the lower meridians when the body is deficient.

Instructions for Use

Take 2.5 qian per dose. Soak the mixture in 2 zhan of water for one shi before simmering over low heat until reduced to 8 fen. Strain out the residue, clarify the liquid to 7 fen zhan, and drink while warm. Take one dose before breakfast and dinner, and another before bedtime, for a total of three doses daily. Take this medicine for about half a month, then switch to Niuxi Pills.

Miraculous Papaya Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.,Beriberi caused by wind-damp-toxin invading the lower meridians when the body is deficient.

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