Four-Ingredient Gentian Decoction

Four-Ingredient Gentian Decoction,For excessive liver fire, sudden onset of red eyes with cloudiness, and unbearable pain.

Formulas Name : Four-Ingredient Gentian Decoction

Chinese Name : 四物龙胆汤

Drug Formulation

Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, and Shu Di Huang—half liang each; Qiang Huo—3 qian; Fang Feng—3 qian; Cao Long Dan—2 qian; Fang Ji—2 qian.

Source

*Yuanrong*.

Benefits

For excessive liver fire, sudden onset of red eyes with cloudiness, and unbearable pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Four-Ingredient Gentian Decoction,*Yuanrong*.,For excessive liver fire, sudden onset of red eyes with cloudiness, and unbearable pain.

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