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Yugan Decoction

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Yugan Decoction

Formulas Name : Yugan Decoction

Chinese Name : 余甘汤

Drug Formulation

Olives (green, not yellow or damaged; grind off the coarse skin on a tile, remove the pits, and slice finely into thread-like strips) 1 jin; roasted salt 2 liang; powdered licorice root 2 liang.

Source

From *The Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 198, citing *The Essential Book*.

Processing

Mix the ingredients thoroughly, place in a clean container, and seal tightly.

Instructions for Use

Dissolve in boiling water and drink.

Yugan Decoction,From *The Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 198, citing *The Essential Book*.,

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