Psoralea Decoction

Psoralea Decoction,Bone deficiency with aching pain and excessive fatigue.

Formulas Name : Psoralea Decoction

Chinese Name : 补骨脂汤

Drug Formulation

Psoralea (roasted) 1 liang, Aconite (cracked, with skin and pith removed) 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Cistanche (soaked in wine, sliced, and baked) 1 liang, Schisandra (stems removed) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 53.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients until they are about the size of sesame or mung beans.

Benefits

Bone deficiency with aching pain and excessive fatigue.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qianbi per dose; add 1 zhan of water and decoct until reduced to 7 fen. Just before it is done, add 2 fen of wine, stir well, strain, and take warm before meals.

Psoralea Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 53.,Bone deficiency with aching pain and excessive fatigue.

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