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Southern Candle Decoction

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Southern Candle Decoction,Effective for all wind-related ailments.

Formulas Name : Southern Candle Decoction

Chinese Name : 南烛煎

Drug Formulation

Southern Candle Tree (collect branches and leaves in spring and summer; roots and bark in autumn and winter; sort and finely chop) 5 jin.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 25.

Processing

Decoct in 5 dou of water over low heat until reduced to 2 dou; strain out the residue, transfer to a clean pot, and simmer over low heat until it reaches the consistency of thin syrup; then pour into a porcelain bottle.

Benefits

Effective for all wind-related ailments.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 teaspoon mixed with warm wine three times a day.

Southern Candle Decoction,From *Shenghui*, Volume 25.,Effective for all wind-related ailments.

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