Weiru Decoction

Weiru Decoction,In cases of post-epidemic fatigue—whether caused by physical labor, slightly excessive eating, excessive talking, or overexertion of the senses—presenting symptoms similar to those of cold damage, first take the Seven-Ingredient Decoction with Scallion Whites. If no improvement is felt, this formula should be prepared and taken.

Formulas Name : Weiru Decoction

Chinese Name : 萎蕤饮子

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Wei Rui (sliced), 1 sheng of scallion whites (sliced), 1 sheng of fermented soybean cores (wrapped in cotton), 3 he of glutinous rice (ground into powder), and 7 male mouse droppings (ground into powder).

Source

Quoted from *Xu Renze’s Formulas* in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.

Benefits

In cases of post-epidemic fatigue—whether caused by physical labor, slightly excessive eating, excessive talking, or overexertion of the senses—presenting symptoms similar to those of cold damage, first take the Seven-Ingredient Decoction with Scallion Whites. If no improvement is felt, this formula should be prepared and taken.

Instructions for Use

Boil the first three ingredients in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 4 sheng of liquid; strain out the residue. Add the ground glutinous rice and cook until the rice is completely soft. Stir in the powdered mouse droppings, mix well, and take the entire dose at once. Cover yourself with a blanket, lie down comfortably, and induce sweating to achieve recovery.

Weiru Decoction,Quoted from *Xu Renze’s Formulas* in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.,In cases of post-epidemic fatigue—whether caused by physical labor, slightly excessive eating, excessive talking, or overexertion of the senses—presenting symptoms similar to those of cold damage, first take the Seven-Ingredient Decoction with Scallion Whites. If no improvement is felt, this formula should be prepared and taken.

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