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Silkworm Sand Wine,Prolonged amenorrhea; wind-induced sluggishness and stubborn arthralgia; uncoordinated joints; chronic abdominal pain.

Formulas Name : Silkworm Sand Wine

Chinese Name : 蚕沙酒

Drug Formulation

4 liang of silkworm sand (roasted until light yellow), 1 jug of ash-free wine.

Source

*Supplement to the Inner Canon*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Prolonged amenorrhea; wind-induced sluggishness and stubborn arthralgia; uncoordinated joints; chronic abdominal pain.

Instructions for Use

Boil the above ingredients in a double boiler until cooked, then strain out the silkworm sand. Drink 1 zhan while warm. This will immediately restore menstruation.

Silkworm Sand Wine,*Supplement to the Inner Canon*, Volume 1.,Prolonged amenorrhea; wind-induced sluggishness and stubborn arthralgia; uncoordinated joints; chronic abdominal pain.

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