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Smartweed Wine,For coldness in the epigastrium, inability to eat or drink, impaired hearing and vision, a sensation of energy in the limbs, and cold feet while sleeping in winter.

Formulas Name : Smartweed Wine

Chinese Name : 蓼酒

Drug Formulation

Smartweed (harvested on the third day of the eighth lunar month).

Source

*Qianjin*, Volume 7.

Processing

Sun-dry and bundle it; for a bundle about 5 sheng in size, use 60 bundles; add 6 shi of water, boil down to 1 shi, strain out the dregs, and use the liquid to brew wine.

Benefits

For coldness in the epigastrium, inability to eat or drink, impaired hearing and vision, a sensation of energy in the limbs, and cold feet while sleeping in winter.

Instructions for Use

Prepare according to standard methods. Drink as desired, adjusting the amount as needed.

Smartweed Wine,*Qianjin*, Volume 7.,For coldness in the epigastrium, inability to eat or drink, impaired hearing and vision, a sensation of energy in the limbs, and cold feet while sleeping in winter.

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