三两半药酒
Mandarin
| simpl. | 三两半药酒 | |
|---|---|---|
| trad. | 三兩半藥酒 | |
Noun
三两半药酒 (simplified, Pinyin sānliǎngbàn yàojiǔ, traditional 三兩半藥酒)
- A clear, yellowish-brown liquid used in traditional Chinese medicine "to invigorate qi and promote blood circulation, to dispel wind, and to remove obstruction from the collaterals in the treatment of incoordination between qi and blood, pain in the extremities, wind and dampness, and cramps". It is usually not prescribed to patients with hypertension.
Sanliangban alcoholic drink is an infusion of the following herbal ingredients:
| Name | Chinese (S) | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| Radix Angelicae Sinensis | 当归 | 100 |
| Radix Astragali Preparata | 炙黄芪 | 100 |
| Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae | 牛膝 | 100 |
| Radix Saposhnikoviae | 防风 | 50 |
References
- State Pharmacopoeia Commission of the PRC (2005). "Pharmacopoeia of The People’s Republic of China (Volume I)". Chemical Industry Press. ISBN 7117069821.