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Atractylodes Four-Reversal Decoction

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Atractylodes Four-Reversal Decoction,Chest pain with cold extremities. Coldness and numbness in the hands and feet, chills with sweating, clear and copious bowel movements and urination; in severe cases, the condition may progress from onset in the morning to death by evening.

Formulas Name : Atractylodes Four-Reversal Decoction

Chinese Name : 白术四逆汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of Aconite root, 1 qian of Dried ginger, 2 qian of Ginseng, 2 qian of Poria cocos, 5 fen of Licorice, and 3 jujubes.

Source

From *Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Chest pain with cold extremities. Coldness and numbness in the hands and feet, chills with sweating, clear and copious bowel movements and urination; in severe cases, the condition may progress from onset in the morning to death by evening.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhong; take while slightly warm.

Atractylodes Four-Reversal Decoction,From *Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 1.,Chest pain with cold extremities. Coldness and numbness in the hands and feet, chills with sweating, clear and copious bowel movements and urination; in severe cases, the condition may progress from onset in the morning to death by evening.

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