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Aconite and Areca Nut Decoction

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Aconite and Areca Nut Decoction,For beriberi with generalized severe swelling.

Formulas Name : Aconite and Areca Nut Decoction

Chinese Name : 乌头槟榔汤

Drug Formulation

6 liang of Aconite, 1 qian of white mulberry bark, 1 qian of areca nut, 3 qian of Phytolacca, 6 fen of rhubarb, and 7 fen of fresh ginger.

Source

From *Qi Zheng Fang*, citing *Wai Tai*.

Benefits

For beriberi with generalized severe swelling.

Instructions for Use

Boil Aconite in 3 he of water first; when the liquid is reduced by 1 he, strain out the residue, add the remaining herbs, and boil until 1 he of liquid remains; strain and take the decoction.

Aconite and Areca Nut Decoction,From *Qi Zheng Fang*, citing *Wai Tai*.,For beriberi with generalized severe swelling.

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