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Rabbit Head Decoction,For the elderly suffering from restlessness and excessive thirst, with erratic water intake, and who are gradually becoming emaciated, exhausted, and weak.

Formulas Name : Rabbit Head Decoction

Chinese Name : 兔头饮

Drug Formulation

1 rabbit head (thoroughly washed), 5 he of fermented soybean paste (wrapped in cotton).

Source

*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.

Benefits

For the elderly suffering from restlessness and excessive thirst, with erratic water intake, and who are gradually becoming emaciated, exhausted, and weak.

Instructions for Use

Boil the ingredients in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 5 sheng of liquid; drink this gradually whenever thirsty.

Rabbit Head Decoction,*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.,For the elderly suffering from restlessness and excessive thirst, with erratic water intake, and who are gradually becoming emaciated, exhausted, and weak.

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