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Shu Mai Decoction

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Shu Mai Decoction,The decoction should be yellow in color.

Formulas Name : Shu Mai Decoction

Chinese Name : 蒴藋汤

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of Polygonum aviculare, half a jin of willow twigs, half a jin of peach twigs, and 5 liang of Chinese sumac wood.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 55.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

The decoction should be yellow in color.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 3 dou of water until reduced to 2 dou; strain out the residue; add 1 liang of powdered white alum; stir until evenly mixed; use the solution to bathe while it is still warm.

Shu Mai Decoction,*Shenghui*, Volume 55.,The decoction should be yellow in color.

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