Cangshao Pills

Cangshao Pills,Used for yin deficiency and qi stagnation with nighttime fever following a serious illness.

Formulas Name : Cangshao Pills

Chinese Name : 苍芍丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang 2 qian and a half of Paeonia lactiflora, 1 liang of Cyperus rotundus, 5 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 2 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis (sliced), and 1 qian and a half of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and shape into pills using steamed buns.

Benefits

Used for yin deficiency and qi stagnation with nighttime fever following a serious illness.

Instructions for Use

Take orally.

Cangshao Pills,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,Used for yin deficiency and qi stagnation with nighttime fever following a serious illness.

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