Black Soybean Soaking Wine Formula
Black Soybean Soaking Wine Formula
[Drug Composition] One sheng of black soybeans
[Function and Indications] Treat stroke-related limb dysfunction, foot qi deficiency, dizziness, muscle stiffness, waist and rib pain, postpartum stroke with fever and spasm, back stiffness, locked jaw, and edema.
[Usage and Dosage] Drink two to three he (about 10–15 ml) on an empty stomach and before bedtime respectively.
[Preparation Method] Select small, tight beans, clean thoroughly, place in a bottle with five sheng of wine, seal tightly, then heat slowly over ashes until the wine volume reduces by half. Remove beans and retain the wine.
[Source] Tang Dynasty · "Thousand Gold Essential Formulas", Song Dynasty · "Complete Record of Holy Healing", Ming Dynasty · "Comprehensive Prescriptions"
Comment: This formula uses only black soybeans to treat sequelae of cerebrovascular accidents, showing potential value for further clinical and scientific research. The "Tai Tai Mi Yao" also used this formula to treat food poisoning and snakebite.