Seven Sages Decoction

Seven Sages Decoction,For cold damage in winter, where pathogenic factors cause stagnation of liver qi that fails to disperse; whenever the pathogen is lodged between the half-exterior and half-interior stages, presenting with cold extremities, a pale face, and cold hands, while the feet are hot.

Formulas Name : Seven Sages Decoction

Chinese Name : 七贤汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of White Peony Root, 5 qian of White Atractylodes, 1 qian of Licorice, 3 fen of Cinnamon Bark, 1 qian of Bupleurum, 3 qian of Moutan Bark, 2 qian of Trichosanthes Root.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For cold damage in winter, where pathogenic factors cause stagnation of liver qi that fails to disperse; whenever the pathogen is lodged between the half-exterior and half-interior stages, presenting with cold extremities, a pale face, and cold hands, while the feet are hot.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Seven Sages Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.,For cold damage in winter, where pathogenic factors cause stagnation of liver qi that fails to disperse; whenever the pathogen is lodged between the half-exterior and half-interior stages, presenting with cold extremities, a pale face, and cold hands, while the feet are hot.

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