Nourish Blood and Strengthen the Root Decoction

Nourish Blood and Strengthen the Root Decoction,For chronic, long-standing illness characterized by emaciation, parched and withered hair and skin, a large, forceful, and taut pulse, persistent abdominal pain, and reduced appetite.

Formulas Name : Nourish Blood and Strengthen the Root Decoction

Chinese Name : 养血固本汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 2 qian of Astragalus membranaceus (Huaiqi), 2 qian of Dioscorea opposita, 0.5 fen of Panax ginseng, 1.5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1.5 qian of Poria cocos, 1.5 qian of Lycium barbarum, 1.5 qian of Chuanxiong, 1.5 qian of Magnolia officinalis, 1.5 qian of Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), 1 qian of Citrus reticulata (Chenpi), and 0.3 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Source

From *The Classic of Dian Dian*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For chronic, long-standing illness characterized by emaciation, parched and withered hair and skin, a large, forceful, and taut pulse, persistent abdominal pain, and reduced appetite.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and jujubes as guides; decoct in water and take orally.

Nourish Blood and Strengthen the Root Decoction,From *The Classic of Dian Dian*, Volume 3.,For chronic, long-standing illness characterized by emaciation, parched and withered hair and skin, a large, forceful, and taut pulse, persistent abdominal pain, and reduced appetite.

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