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Wax-Apricot Decoction

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Wax-Apricot Decoction,For recent fatigue-related ailments.

Formulas Name : Wax-Apricot Decoction

Chinese Name : 蜡杏汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Bupleurum, 1 qian of Platycodon, 1 qian of Licorice, 2 qian of Rat-thorn root, 2 qian of Scutellaria, 2 qian of Fennel (roasted), 2 qian of Poppy Capsules (stems and roots removed, honey-roasted), 2 qian of Black Pepper, 1 qian of Black Plum, 1 qian of Yellow Wax, 1 qian of Apricot Kernels, 1 qian of Tussilago Flower.

Source

From *Medical Essentials* (Yixue Qiewen), cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 235.

Benefits

For recent fatigue-related ailments.

Instructions for Use

Place the ingredients in a new earthenware jar filled with 3–4 bowls of water, seal tightly, and simmer over low heat until fully cooked. Take one bowl while warm during the fourth watch of the night; after finishing it, drink 3–4 bowls of fine wine, then simmer the residue and consume it in the same manner as before.

Wax-Apricot Decoction,From *Medical Essentials* (Yixue Qiewen), cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 235.,For recent fatigue-related ailments.

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