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Soybean and White Mulberry Bark Decoction

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Soybean and White Mulberry Bark Decoction,Generalized swelling due to beriberi.

Formulas Name : Soybean and White Mulberry Bark Decoction

Chinese Name : 大豆桑白皮汤

Drug Formulation

2 dasheng of soybeans, 1 handful of white mulberry root bark (sliced), 2–7 areca nuts (split), and 2 liang of Poria cocos (sliced).

Source

Formula from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 19), citing *Cui’s Formulas*; name found in *Pu Ji Fang* (Vol. 244).

Benefits

Generalized swelling due to beriberi.

Instructions for Use

First, add 1 dou of water to the soybeans and boil down to 5 sheng; remove the beans. Then, soak the remaining three ingredients in the soybean decoction overnight; boil down to 2 sheng, strain out the residue, add 2 he of wine to the mixture, and take as needed.

Note

Avoid vinegar-based foods.

Soybean and White Mulberry Bark Decoction,Formula from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 19), citing *Cui’s Formulas*; name found in *Pu Ji Fang* (Vol. 244).,Generalized swelling due to beriberi.

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