Water Lotus Decoction

Water Lotus Decoction,

Formulas Name : Water Lotus Decoction

Chinese Name : 水芝汤

Drug Formulation

1 jin of dried lotus seeds (roasted with the husk until extremely dry, then pounded and sifted into a fine powder), 1 liang of licorice root (peeled, finely chopped, and lightly roasted).

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 198), citing *Essential Household Remedies*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add salt and dissolve in boiling water.

Water Lotus Decoction,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 198), citing *Essential Household Remedies*.,

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