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Shu Mei Wan,Insomnia.

Formulas Name : Shu Mei Wan

Chinese Name : 熟寐丸

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Ginseng, 3 liang of Frankincense, 3 liang of Cinnabar, 5 qian of Jujube Seeds (roasted until black).

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a marble.

Benefits

Insomnia.

Instructions for Use

Take with Longyan Decoction before bedtime.

Shu Mei Wan,From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2.,Insomnia.

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