Taonu Decoction

Taonu Decoction,For toxic qi, witchcraft-induced ailments, and sudden cramping pain in the chest and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Taonu Decoction

Chinese Name : 桃奴汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Taonu, 2 liang of Angelica sinensis, 2 liang of Ginseng, 2 liang of Dried Ginger, 3 liang of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 3 liang of Licorice, 1 liang of Cinnabar, 1 liang of Musk, 1 liang of Poria, 1 liang of Rhinoceros Horn, 1 liang of Polygonum cuspidatum, 1 liang of Cinnamon Bark (one version includes 1 liang of Realgar and omits Cinnabar and Ligusticum chuanxiong).

Source

*Qianjin*, Volume 17.

Benefits

For toxic qi, witchcraft-induced ailments, and sudden cramping pain in the chest and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 9 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng, then strain out the residue. Divide into 3 doses; take before meals.

Taonu Decoction,*Qianjin*, Volume 17.,For toxic qi, witchcraft-induced ailments, and sudden cramping pain in the chest and abdomen.

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