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Nutmeg Decoction,For cholera with muscle cramps.

Formulas Name : Nutmeg Decoction

Chinese Name : 肉豆蔻汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of nutmeg (shelled), 2 liang of ginseng, 1.5 liang of cinnamon (coarse bark removed), and 1.5 liang of evodia (washed in hot water, then stir-fried).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 40.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For cholera with muscle cramps.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take while warm.

Nutmeg Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 40.,For cholera with muscle cramps.

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