San Miao Decoction

San Miao Decoction,

Formulas Name : San Miao Decoction

Chinese Name : 三妙汤

Drug Formulation

Extract 1 sheng of juice from Rehmannia glutinosa, 1 sheng of juice from Goji berries, and half a sheng of honey.

Source

From *Shouqin Yanglao* (Caring for the Elderly), Volume 3.

Processing

Decoct all ingredients together in a silver vessel until the mixture reaches the consistency of thin syrup.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 tablespoon per dose; may be mixed with either soup or wine.

San Miao Decoction,From *Shouqin Yanglao* (Caring for the Elderly), Volume 3.,

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