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Xuncao Decoction

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Xuncao Decoction,Dream-induced seminal emission.

Formulas Name : Xuncao Decoction

Chinese Name : 熏草汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Xuncao, 3 liang of Ginseng, 3 liang of Dried Rehmannia, 3 liang of White Atractylodes, 3 liang of Peony Root, 2 liang of Poria Slices, 2 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 2 liang of Licorice (roasted), 12 jujubes (split; one formula includes 3 liang of Poria).

Source

Quoted from *Xiaopin Fang* in Volume 16 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients into pieces.

Benefits

Dream-induced seminal emission.

Instructions for Use

Boil 8 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; divide into 2 doses, each to be taken while walking a distance of 4–5 li.

Note

Avoid peaches, plums, sparrow meat, strong vinegar, seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and raw scallions.

Xuncao Decoction,Quoted from *Xiaopin Fang* in Volume 16 of *Wai Tai*.,Dream-induced seminal emission.

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