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Sedge Wine,For liver wind causing stiffness and spasms of the tendons and vessels, making it impossible to bend or stretch.

Formulas Name : Sedge Wine

Chinese Name : 茵芋漫酒

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Polygonatum, 2 liang of Bletilla, 2 liang of Coix seed, 2 liang of Red Peony root, 2 liang of Cinnamon bark, 2 liang of Achyranthes root (stems removed), 2 liang of Ziziphus seed (lightly roasted), 1 liang of Dried Ginger (cracked), 2 liang of Aconite root (cracked, skin and pith removed), 1 liang of Licorice root (roasted until slightly reddish).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 3.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients, place them in a raw silk bag, and steep in 2 dou of wine for 7 nights.

Benefits

For liver wind causing stiffness and spasms of the tendons and vessels, making it impossible to bend or stretch.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 small cup while warm, at any time of day.

Sedge Wine，*Shenghui*, Volume 3.，For liver wind causing stiffness and spasms of the tendons and vessels, making it impossible to bend or stretch.

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