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Chaihu Shenghua Decoction

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Chaihu Shenghua Decoction,Postpartum depression with predominant cold symptoms, recurrent sweating, and fever.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Shenghua Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡生化汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu (wine-fried) 1 qian, Chuanxiong 2 qian, Danggui 5 qian, Taoren 13 grains, Zhi Gancao 5 fen, Pao Jiang 5 fen, Jingjie 1 qian, wine-fried Huangqin 1 qian.

Source

*A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Postpartum depression with predominant cold symptoms, recurrent sweating, and fever.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; add half a zhan of wine and drink immediately.

Chaihu Shenghua Decoction,*A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 6.,Postpartum depression with predominant cold symptoms, recurrent sweating, and fever.

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