Empirically Modified Four Substances Decoction

Empirically Modified Four Substances Decoction,For various deficiencies and insufficiencies in women.

Formulas Name : Empirically Modified Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 经验加减四物汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (soaked in wine overnight) 1 liang, Prepared Rehmannia root 1 liang, White Peony root 1 liang, Sichuan Lovage root 1 liang.

Source

From *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 9, citing a formula by Xu Tongzhi.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For various deficiencies and insufficiencies in women.

Instructions for Use

Adjust the formula according to the specific condition, then decoct and take orally.

Empirically Modified Four Substances Decoction,From *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 9, citing a formula by Xu Tongzhi.,For various deficiencies and insufficiencies in women.

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