Zhi Ren Dan

Zhi Ren Dan,Nourishes the middle qi.

Formulas Name : Zhi Ren Dan

Chinese Name : 至仁丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of white atractylodes, 1 liang of astragalus, 3 qian of poria, 3 qian of pinellia, 2 qian of cinnamon bark, 3 qian of coix seed, and 1 qian of licorice.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Nourishes the middle qi.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Zhi Ren Dan,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,Nourishes the middle qi.

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