Papaya and Evodia Decoction

Papaya and Evodia Decoction,For beriberi affecting the heart, causing fainting, cold feet, and headache.

Formulas Name : Papaya and Evodia Decoction

Chinese Name : 木瓜茱萸汤

Drug Formulation

Papaya (sliced and sun-dried) 1 liang; Evodia (washed in boiling water, oven-dried, and stir-fried) 3 fen; Dried ginger (roasted) 1 liang; Cinnamon (with coarse bark removed) 3 fen; Frankincense 2 liang; White areca nuts (chopped) 10 pieces.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 82.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For beriberi affecting the heart, causing fainting, cold feet, and headache.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 2 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes (split open), and decoct together until reduced to 7 fen. Strain and take while warm.

Papaya and Evodia Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 82.,For beriberi affecting the heart, causing fainting, cold feet, and headache.

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