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Dampness-Eliminating Four-Ingredient Decoction

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Dampness-Eliminating Four-Ingredient Decoction,For dampness-induced pain in the joints throughout the body and fatigue in the limbs.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Eliminating Four-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 除湿四物汤

Drug Formulation

Danggui (top removed, washed with wine), Chuanxiong, Red Peony Root, Raw Rehmannia Root, Red Poria (peeled), Atractylodes (soaked in rice water, stir-fried), Poria, Alisma, Akebia, Fangfeng (stem removed), and Qianghuo—all in equal parts; Licorice, half the usual amount.

Source

From *Lu Fu Jin Fang*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For dampness-induced pain in the joints throughout the body and fatigue in the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take as needed, regardless of the time of day.

Dampness-Eliminating Four-Ingredient Decoction,From *Lu Fu Jin Fang*, Volume 3.,For dampness-induced pain in the joints throughout the body and fatigue in the limbs.

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