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Dan Gui San,Deficiency of qi and blood leads internally to amenorrhea and externally to emaciation of the limbs and marrow, with tidal fevers that gradually develop into bone-consuming fever.

Formulas Name : Dan Gui San

Chinese Name : 丹桂散

Drug Formulation

Peony Bark 8 fen, Cinnamon Bark 8 fen, Curcuma zedoaria 8 fen, Beijing-grown Curcuma zedoaria 8 fen, Corydalis tuber (roasted) 8 fen, Angelica sinensis (washed with wine) 1.5 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 5 fen, Red Peony Root 5 fen, Licorice 5 fen, Dried Lacquer (roasted) 4 fen, Myrrh (ground separately) 4 fen,Safflower 4 fen, Safflower Wood 4 fen, Ghost Arrow 3 fen, Wuyao 1 qian.

Source

*Compendium of Medicine*, Volume 84.

Benefits

Deficiency of qi and blood leads internally to amenorrhea and externally to emaciation of the limbs and marrow, with tidal fevers that gradually develop into bone-consuming fever.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen; take as needed.

Dan Gui San,*Compendium of Medicine*, Volume 84.,Deficiency of qi and blood leads internally to amenorrhea and externally to emaciation of the limbs and marrow, with tidal fevers that gradually develop into bone-consuming fever.

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