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White Milk Decoction,For alcohol-induced illness.

Formulas Name : White Milk Decoction

Chinese Name : 白乳汤

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Dioscorea, a small amount of dried ginger, 2 liang of apricot kernels, 1 liang of licorice, and 3 fen of white angelica.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 165, citing *Essentials for Imperial Physicians*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; it is also acceptable to omit the dried ginger.

Benefits

For alcohol-induced illness.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with a pinch of salt and taken orally.

White Milk Decoction,From *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 165, citing *Essentials for Imperial Physicians*.,For alcohol-induced illness.

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