Blood-Nourishing Four-Ingredient Decoction

Blood-Nourishing Four-Ingredient Decoction,Blood deficiency with epigastric discomfort.

Formulas Name : Blood-Nourishing Four-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 养血四物汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Paeonia lactiflora, Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), Panax ginseng, Poria cocos, Pinellia ternata, Coptis chinensis, Gardenia jasminoides, Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Source

*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Blood deficiency with epigastric discomfort.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take orally.

Blood-Nourishing Four-Ingredient Decoction,*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 5.,Blood deficiency with epigastric discomfort.

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