Xanthium Pill

Xanthium Pill,For rheumatic pain in the hands and feet.

Formulas Name : Xanthium Pill

Chinese Name : 苍耳丹

Drug Formulation

Xanthium herb (roots removed)—quantity as desired.

Source

From *The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 3.

Processing

Wash thoroughly with water, dry slightly (avoid contact with iron utensils), cut into pieces, pound, extract the natural juice, remove the stems and residue, strain through linen cloth, and simmer over low heat with mulberry wood until it becomes a paste. When the paste is nearly done and resembles thick porridge—approximately 1 jin—add 4 liang of honey, 2 liang of papaya powder, and mix well. Then add 2 liang of natural ginger juice and mix thoroughly. Remove from heat and store in a new porcelain jar.

Benefits

For rheumatic pain in the hands and feet.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 teaspoons per dose with plain hot water or wine before meals, 2–3 times daily. Follow with something sweet, then rinse your mouth with hot water; chronic ailments can be cured. If the ginger juice is simmered for too long, it becomes bitter and difficult to swallow; alternatively, it may be made into pills as desired and swallowed.

Xanthium Pill,From *The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 3.,For rheumatic pain in the hands and feet.

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