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Coptis and Peony Formula

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Coptis and Peony Formula,Constipation due to dryness and stagnation in the internal organs.

Formulas Name : Coptis and Peony Formula

Chinese Name : 黄连芍药方

Drug Formulation

2.5 qian of Coptis, 2.5 qian of Peony, 2.5 qian of Scutellaria, 2.5 qian of Angelica, 2.5 qian of Areca nut, 2.5 qian of Rhubarb, 2.5 qian of Trifoliate Orange Peel, 2.5 qian of Chuanxiong, 2.5 qian of Gardenia, 2.5 qian of Forsythia, and 0.5 fen of Licorice.

Source

From *The Collection of Marvelous Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Constipation due to dryness and stagnation in the internal organs.

Instructions for Use

Add 1.5 zhong of water to the ingredients, decoct until reduced to 0.8 zhong, and take while warm.

Coptis and Peony Formula,From *The Collection of Marvelous Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 7.,Constipation due to dryness and stagnation in the internal organs.

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