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Decoction of Four Substances and Atractylodes (Equal Parts).

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Decoction of Four Substances and Atractylodes (Equal Parts).,Swelling and pain in the limbs during pregnancy, with inability to lift heavy objects.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Four Substances and Atractylodes (Equal Parts).

Chinese Name : 四物苍术各半汤。

Drug Formulation

1 liang each of Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Paeonia lactiflora, and Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared); 4 liang of Atractylodes lancea.

Source

*Yuanrong*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Swelling and pain in the limbs during pregnancy, with inability to lift heavy objects.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction of Four Substances and Atractylodes (Equal Parts).,*Yuanrong*.,Swelling and pain in the limbs during pregnancy, with inability to lift heavy objects.

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