Decoction of Peony for Tonifying Deficiency,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 15.,Liver deficiency due to overwork.
Decoction of Peony for Tonifying Deficiency
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Formulas Name : Decoction of Peony for Tonifying Deficiency
Chinese Name : 补虚芍药汤
Drug Formulation
3 liang of Paeonia lactiflora, 3 liang of Paeonia suffruticosa bark, 1.5 liang of prepared Rehmannia glutinosa (roasted), 1.5 liang of Astragalus membranaceus, 1.5 liang of licorice (roasted), 1.5 liang of Poria cocos (black core removed), 1.5 liang of Carthamus tinctorius seeds, 1.5 liang of Aconitum carmichaeli (white), 1.5 liang of Saposhnikovia divaricata (branches removed), 0.5 liang of Asarum sieboldii (stems and leaves removed),Gardenia seeds (roasted) 1.5 liang, Trifoliate orange fruit (pulp removed, fried with wheat bran) 3 liang, Schizonepeta spikes 3 liang.
Source
*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 15.
Processing
Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame or soybeans.
Benefits
Liver deficiency due to overwork.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 qian per dose, add 1 medium bowl of water and 7 bamboo leaves, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach; take another dose after dinner and before bedtime.
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Decoction of Peony for Tonifying Deficiency,Liver deficiency due to overwork.