Sedge Root Wine,Formula from *Classified Materia Medica* (Vol. 9), citing *Illustrated Classic of Materia Medica*; name found in *Compendium of Materia Medica* (Vol. 25).,For transient heat in the heart, qi stagnation in the bladder region extending to the lower flanks, persistent melancholy and unhappiness, accompanied by palpitations.
Sedge Root Wine
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Formulas Name : Sedge Root Wine
Chinese Name : 莎根酒
Drug Formulation
2 jin of sedge root.
Source
Formula from *Classified Materia Medica* (Vol. 9), citing *Illustrated Classic of Materia Medica*; name found in *Compendium of Materia Medica* (Vol. 25).
Benefits
For transient heat in the heart, qi stagnation in the bladder region extending to the lower flanks, persistent melancholy and unhappiness, accompanied by palpitations.
Instructions for Use
Slice the roots, roast them until fragrant, store them in a raw silk bag, and steep them in 3 large dou of clear, ash-free wine. In the third month of spring, steep for 1 day before consumption; in winter, after the tenth month, steep for 7 days; it is best to keep the mixture near a warm place. Take 1 zhan on an empty stomach, 3–4 times daily and nightly. Maintain a continuous supply of the wine; stop when the desired effect is achieved.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Sedge Root Wine,For transient heat in the heart, qi stagnation in the bladder region extending to the lower flanks, persistent melancholy and unhappiness, accompanied by palpitations.