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Atractylodes and Notopterygium Decoction

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Atractylodes and Notopterygium Decoction,Malaria-like conditions, abdominal distension, and alternating chills and fever.

Formulas Name : Atractylodes and Notopterygium Decoction

Chinese Name : 苍术羌活汤

Drug Formulation

Processed Atractylodes, Scutellaria, Zhi Shi, Pinellia, Bupleurum, Ligusticum, Notopterygium, and Tangerine Peel—each in equal parts; Licorice—half the usual amount; 3 slices of fresh ginger.

Source

*Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.

Benefits

Malaria-like conditions, abdominal distension, and alternating chills and fever.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Atractylodes and Notopterygium Decoction,*Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.,Malaria-like conditions, abdominal distension, and alternating chills and fever.

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