Astragalus Four Substances Decoction

Astragalus Four Substances Decoction,Postpartum Deficiency of Qi and Blood.

Formulas Name : Astragalus Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆四物汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (stir-fried with honey), Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, and Rehmannia glutinosa—each in equal parts.

Source

*Compendium of Gynecology*, Volume 13.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Postpartum Deficiency of Qi and Blood.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in water and drink.

Astragalus Four Substances Decoction,*Compendium of Gynecology*, Volume 13.,Postpartum Deficiency of Qi and Blood.

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