Salt and Honey Decoction

Salt and Honey Decoction,Spleen-related jaundice; bloating and fullness; qi rising to the chest and diaphragm; constipation.

Formulas Name : Salt and Honey Decoction

Chinese Name : 盐蜜煎

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of salt (ground into powder), 2 he of honey, and 1 fen of soapberry (ground into powder).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 61.

Processing

First, place the salt in a cauldron; then add the honey and soapberry powder. Simmer over low heat until it can be formed into pills. Allow to cool, then roll into pills the size of a jujube pit and coat them with talcum powder.

Benefits

Spleen-related jaundice; bloating and fullness; qi rising to the chest and diaphragm; constipation.

Instructions for Use

Administer to the lower part of the body; after a considerable time, bowel movements will become regular.

Salt and Honey Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 61.,Spleen-related jaundice; bloating and fullness; qi rising to the chest and diaphragm; constipation.

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