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