Four-Fold Decoction

Four-Fold Decoction,Frequent urination.

Formulas Name : Four-Fold Decoction

Chinese Name : 四倍汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, oyster shell half liang (calcined in salt mud), red cinnabar 1 liang (soaked in vinegar 7 times), and Acorus 3 liang.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 321.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Frequent urination.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with ginger tea and taken before meals.

Four-Fold Decoction,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 321.,Frequent urination.

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