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Bamboo Sap Four-Ingredient Decoction

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Bamboo Sap Four-Ingredient Decoction,Hemiplegia affecting the left side due to blood deficiency.

Formulas Name : Bamboo Sap Four-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 竹沥四物汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong, Danggui, Shaoyao, Shu Di (all stir-fried with ginger juice), and bamboo sap.

Source

From *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Hemiplegia affecting the left side due to blood deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; take orally in one dose.

Bamboo Sap Four-Ingredient Decoction,From *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 1.,Hemiplegia affecting the left side due to blood deficiency.

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