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Osmanthus Decoction

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Osmanthus Decoction,Cold-induced disorders: shortness of breath, stabbing pain in the flanks, tightness of the skin, aversion to cold with shivering, aching pain in all joints, hoarse cough, and fullness and distension in the epigastrium.

Formulas Name : Osmanthus Decoction

Chinese Name : 木犀煎

Drug Formulation

1 fen of Curcuma zedoaria (simmered in vinegar, sliced, dried in an oven, and ground into powder), half a liang of licorice (powdered), 2 liang of sandalwood (powdered), and 2 liang of cooked honey.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 184, citing *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*.

Processing

Mix the ingredients thoroughly to form a paste.

Benefits

Cold-induced disorders: shortness of breath, stabbing pain in the flanks, tightness of the skin, aversion to cold with shivering, aching pain in all joints, hoarse cough, and fullness and distension in the epigastrium.

Instructions for Use

Take one small spoonful per dose, mixed with boiling water.

Osmanthus Decoction,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 184, citing *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*.,Cold-induced disorders: shortness of breath, stabbing pain in the flanks, tightness of the skin, aversion to cold with shivering, aching pain in all joints, hoarse cough, and fullness and distension in the epigastrium.

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