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Tihuo Decoction

Formulas Name : Tihuo Decoction

Chinese Name : 醍醐汤

Drug Formulation

1 jin of dried black plum pulp (ground separately into powder), 1 liang of cardamom, 5 qian of cardamom seed, 5 qian of white sandalwood, and 5 jin of refined honey.

Source

Quoted from *Jufang* in Volume 3 of *Dongyi Baojian: Miscellaneous Diseases*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with honey, bring to a gentle boil, stir until well blended, and store in a porcelain container.

Instructions for Use

Take with cold water.

Tihuo Decoction，Quoted from *Jufang* in Volume 3 of *Dongyi Baojian: Miscellaneous Diseases*.，

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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