Poplar Bark Wine

Poplar Bark Wine,Effective for beriberi and paralysis, as well as all types of wind disorders, including chronic wind-induced stiffness and spasms of the hands and feet. Also effective for abdominal distension with hard masses as solid as stone that have persisted for years without improvement.

Formulas Name : Poplar Bark Wine

Chinese Name : 白杨皮酒

Drug Formulation

White poplar bark (harvested from the southeast-facing side, at least 3 chi above ground level; remove the outer gray bark).

Source

*Wai Tai*, Volume 19, citing *Bi Xiao Fang*.

Processing

Cut the bark into fine pieces and roast until it turns yellowish-red; stop when this color is reached. Place it in a non-porous container and soak in wine. Depending on the amount of bark, ensure the wine covers the bark by 2–3 cun. Seal the container with clay. Open and drink on the 14th day of the winter month, or after 7 days in spring and summer. Take two doses during the day and one at night, adjusting the amount to your preference, but stop when you can smell the wine.

Benefits

Effective for beriberi and paralysis, as well as all types of wind disorders, including chronic wind-induced stiffness and spasms of the hands and feet. Also effective for abdominal distension with hard masses as solid as stone that have persisted for years without improvement.

Instructions for Use

For treatable conditions, drink up to 1 shi; for severe cases, up to 2 shi, until the condition is cured. The wine must be uncharred, and the white poplar bark must not be taken from mounds or graves. Take 1 liang daily; it will induce loose stools like duck’s egg yolk.

Poplar Bark Wine,*Wai Tai*, Volume 19, citing *Bi Xiao Fang*.,Effective for beriberi and paralysis, as well as all types of wind disorders, including chronic wind-induced stiffness and spasms of the hands and feet. Also effective for abdominal distension with hard masses as solid as stone that have persisted for years without improvement.

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