Dan Gui San

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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