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Preparation Method for Warmed Pinellia,Phlegm and fluid retention.

Formulas Name : Preparation Method for Warmed Pinellia

Chinese Name : 法制温半夏

Drug Formulation

2 jin of Qi Pinellia (wash 7 times with river water before use), 1 jin of white alum (ground into powder), 1 bottle of fine wine, 4 liang of Sichuan Cimicifuga, 4 liang of Cinnamomum cassia bark, 4 liang of Amomum villosum, 4 liang of Cardamom seeds, and 4 liang of licorice.

Source

*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the latter five ingredients into a powder. Combine them with Pinellia, white alum, and wine in a porcelain jar. Seal tightly for 4–5 days. Remove one pellet and test it; if it does not cause a scratchy throat, the medicine is ready. If not ready, soak for another 10 days. Test again; once it is ready, stop the process. Remove the pellets, sun-dry them until half-dry, then stir-fry them with wheat bran over low heat until they turn yellow—at which point they are ready for use.

Benefits

Phlegm and fluid retention.

Instructions for Use

Take one pill at a time, chew thoroughly, and swallow with ginger tea. Take at any time.

Preparation Method for Warmed Pinellia，*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 5.，Phlegm and fluid retention.

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