Perilla and Honey Decoction，From *Formulas for Decoctions*, cited in Volume 13 of *Medical Heart Formulas*.，For all types of thirst.
Perilla and Honey Decoction
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Formulas Name : Perilla and Honey Decoction
Chinese Name : 苏蜜煎
Drug Formulation
1 sheng of Perilla seeds, 1 sheng of honey (decocted and strained to remove dregs and foam; if unavailable, use Pueraria root decoction), 3 sheng of Pueraria root decoction, 2 he and 5 shao of Rehmannia root decoction, 2 he and 5 shao of Ophiopogon tuber decoction,5 sheng of fresh ginger (pounded and squeezed, then decocted to yield 5 he), 150 jujubes (pulp only), 3 he of refined sesame seeds (roasted and pounded), 3 liang of dried Dioscorea (pounded and sifted), and 2 liang of Poria (pounded and sifted).
Source
From *Formulas for Decoctions*, cited in Volume 13 of *Medical Heart Formulas*.
Processing
First, decoct Perilla with ginger until well blended; then add honey. Next, decoct Pueraria with jujubes and refined sesame seeds, strain out the residue, and add the mixture. Then add dried Dioscorea and Poria; followed by the decoctions of Ophiopogon and Rehmannia. Add all the herbs together and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly by hand to ensure even mixing. Allow to cool, then form into pills the size of jujubes.
Benefits
For all types of thirst.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 pills per dose, three times daily; or, if the pills are the size of a chicken’s egg, take 1 pill per dose, three times daily. In both cases, swallow with wine.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Perilla and Honey Decoction,For all types of thirst.