Tongtian Yinzi

Tongtian Yinzi,Effective for chronic headaches.

Formulas Name : Tongtian Yinzi

Chinese Name : 通天饮子

Drug Formulation

1 ox brain; Chuanxiong and Bai Zhi in equal parts (for one dose: 9 qian of Chuanxiong, 2 liang of Jiegeng, 2 liang of Chenpi, 5 qian of Danggui, 2 qian of Gancao, and 5 qian of Xixin).

Source

From *He’s Treatise on Saving Lives*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, place it inside the ox brain, wrap it in thick silk, and suspend it in a steaming pot. Add 2 jin of good-quality white wine and steam until the brain is cooked through.

Benefits

Effective for chronic headaches.

Instructions for Use

Take the entire mixture, including the wine.

Tongtian Yinzi,From *He’s Treatise on Saving Lives*, Volume 3.,Effective for chronic headaches.

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