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Xuanji Ointment,For feverish coughs, nocturnal emissions, and seminal leakage.

Formulas Name : Xuanji Ointment

Chinese Name : 玄及膏

Drug Formulation

Northern Schisandra berries 1 jin (soaked in water overnight, seeds removed), white honey 3 jin.

Source

*Secret Insights into Health Preservation*, Volume 4.

Processing

Place the Schisandra berries in an earthenware pot, add river water, and decoct to extract the juice. Decoct the residue again until it becomes tasteless, then add the honey and simmer over low heat until it forms a paste.

Benefits

For feverish coughs, nocturnal emissions, and seminal leakage.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 spoonfuls on an empty stomach with plain hot water.

Xuanji Ointment,*Secret Insights into Health Preservation*, Volume 4.,For feverish coughs, nocturnal emissions, and seminal leakage.

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