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Peppermint and White Sandalwood Decoction

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Peppermint and White Sandalwood Decoction,Wind-induced congestion causing dizziness, nasal congestion, restlessness, and mental fatigue.

Formulas Name : Peppermint and White Sandalwood Decoction

Chinese Name : 薄荷白檀汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of white sandalwood, 2 liang of Schizonepeta spikelets, 4 liang of mint leaves, 1 liang of Trichosanthes root, 4 liang of licorice (roasted), 2 liang of white angelica, 4 liang of salt, and half a liang of cardamom.

Source

From *Xuanming Lun*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Wind-induced congestion causing dizziness, nasal congestion, restlessness, and mental fatigue.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, prepared with water boiled 100 times; take after meals and before bedtime while still slightly warm.

Peppermint and White Sandalwood Decoction,From *Xuanming Lun*, Volume 3.,Wind-induced congestion causing dizziness, nasal congestion, restlessness, and mental fatigue.

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