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Sandalwood Decoction

Formulas Name : Sandalwood Decoction

Chinese Name : 檀香饮

Drug Formulation

1 piece of white sandalwood weighing 1 fen, 1 piece of agarwood weighing 1 fen, and 1 areca nut.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 135.

Instructions for Use

Grind each of the above three ingredients separately in a sand mortar with 3 zhan of water until finely ground; extract the mixture completely, strain out the residue, and boil in a silver-lined cauldron until it comes to a boil; let it cool to a warm temperature. Divide into 3 doses.

Sandalwood Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 135.，

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