Processed Areca Nut Slices,From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,Diseases caused by a weak spleen and stomach.
Processed Areca Nut Slices
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Formulas Name : Processed Areca Nut Slices
Chinese Name : 法制槟榔片
Drug Formulation
2 liang of Codonopsis, 1 liang of Atractylodes (raw), 1 liang of Astragalus (raw), 5 qian of Magnolia Bark (roasted), 1 liang of Bamboo Shavings, 6 qian of Guang Sand (ground), 2 qian of Cloves, 2 qian of Frankincense, and 3 qian of Lampwick.
Source
From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.
Processing
Decoct the herbs thoroughly, strain the liquid, add 4 liang of betel nut slices, and simmer until the liquid is completely reduced. Allow the betel nut slices to dry in the sun, then stir-fry them in salt water—using 5 fen of salt per betel nut slice—until evenly mixed and golden brown.
Benefits
Diseases caused by a weak spleen and stomach.
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Processed Areca Nut Slices,Diseases caused by a weak spleen and stomach.