Stone Heather Decoction

Stone Heather Decoction,Beriberi.

Formulas Name : Stone Heather Decoction

Chinese Name : 石南汤

Drug Formulation

Euphorbia, Sichuan Aconite (roasted, with skin and pith removed), Prickly Ash leaves, Wild Aconite (raw, with skin and tip removed), Heather leaves, Ligusticum (cleaned of soil, roasted), Eucommia (chopped, stir-fried until the fibers break), Sichuan Melia fruit pulp, and Sichuan Pepper (seeds removed)—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Beriberi.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 1.5 liang each time; add 5 sheng of water and decoct until it boils 3–5 times. While still hot, use the liquid to steam, wash, and rinse the affected area, then wipe dry. Avoid exposure to drafts.

Stone Heather Decoction,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 4.,Beriberi.

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