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Curcuma Four-Ingredient Decoction

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Curcuma Four-Ingredient Decoction,Hemoptysis, epistaxis, hematemesis, bloody stools, and all types of blood loss.

Formulas Name : Curcuma Four-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 郁金四物汤

Drug Formulation

Danggui (washed with wine) 1 qian, Shidi 1 qian 2 fen, Baishao 8 fen, Chuanxiong 6 fen, chive juice 1 wine cup, Curcuma 2 pieces (ground with water), ginger juice 1 wine cup, child’s urine 1 wine cup.

Source

From *Supplement to the Essentials of Prescriptions for Observing and Collecting*, Volume 5, citing *Medical Compendium*.

Benefits

Hemoptysis, epistaxis, hematemesis, bloody stools, and all types of blood loss.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the first four ingredients in 2 zhong of water until reduced to 1 zhong; then add the remaining four ingredients and serve warm.

Curcuma Four-Ingredient Decoction,From *Supplement to the Essentials of Prescriptions for Observing and Collecting*, Volume 5, citing *Medical Compendium*.,Hemoptysis, epistaxis, hematemesis, bloody stools, and all types of blood loss.

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