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Cinnabar Decoction,For heart palpitations caused by pathogenic heat.

Formulas Name : Cinnabar Decoction

Chinese Name : 辰砂汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of white peony root, 1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of licorice (roasted), 1.5 qian of poria, 0.5 fen of cinnabar, and 5 qian of lotus seed meat.

Source

From *Danxi’s Heart Methods with Appendices*, Volume 22.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, then add cinnabar and grind until evenly mixed.

Benefits

For heart palpitations caused by pathogenic heat.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 fen per dose, mixed with peppermint decoction.

Cinnabar Decoction,From *Danxi’s Heart Methods with Appendices*, Volume 22.,For heart palpitations caused by pathogenic heat.

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