Four Gentlemen and Fangfeng Decoction

Four Gentlemen and Fangfeng Decoction,For cases of internal injury due to overwork and fatigue, complicated by an external pathogen.

Formulas Name : Four Gentlemen and Fangfeng Decoction

Chinese Name : 四君防风汤

Drug Formulation

Dangshen (root removed, stir-fried with rice) 2 qian, Baizhu (steamed with rice) 1 qian 5 fen, Fangfeng 1 qian, Poria 1 qian, Jingjie 1 qian, Fried Licorice 7 fen.

Source

From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For cases of internal injury due to overwork and fatigue, complicated by an external pathogen.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 slice of fresh ginger and 2 red dates; decoct in water and take orally.

Four Gentlemen and Fangfeng Decoction,From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 1.,For cases of internal injury due to overwork and fatigue, complicated by an external pathogen.

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