Decoction for Unblocking the Vessels and Reversing Cold with Added Peony

Decoction for Unblocking the Vessels and Reversing Cold with Added Peony,Abdominal pain in the Shao Yin pattern, or diarrhea with a sensation of heaviness in the lower abdomen.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Unblocking the Vessels and Reversing Cold with Added Peony

Chinese Name : 通脉四逆加芍药汤

Drug Formulation

6 qian 2 fen 5 liang of licorice, 1 large aconite root, 1 liang of dried ginger, and 6 qian 2 fen 5 liang of peony root.

Source

From *A Practical Guide to Treating Shanghan* (Volume 5).

Benefits

Abdominal pain in the Shao Yin pattern, or diarrhea with a sensation of heaviness in the lower abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 3 large bowls of water until reduced to 1.5 bowls; strain out the residue and divide into 2 doses.

Decoction for Unblocking the Vessels and Reversing Cold with Added Peony,From *A Practical Guide to Treating Shanghan* (Volume 5).,Abdominal pain in the Shao Yin pattern, or diarrhea with a sensation of heaviness in the lower abdomen.

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