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Blood-Activating Four-Ingredient Decoction

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Blood-Activating Four-Ingredient Decoction,Scabies that has persisted for a long time without healing.

Formulas Name : Blood-Activating Four-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 活血四物汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1.5 qian of Chuanxiong, 1.5 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 1.5 qian of raw Rehmannia glutinosa, 9 peach kernels, 1 qian of Safflower, 0.8 fen of Sappanwood, 0.6 fen of Forsythia, 0.6 fen of Coptis, 0.6 fen of Fangfeng, and 0.6 fen of Licorice.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Scabies that has persisted for a long time without healing.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Blood-Activating Four-Ingredient Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.,Scabies that has persisted for a long time without healing.

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