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Dried Ginger and Four Substances Decoction

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Dried Ginger and Four Substances Decoction,For postpartum body pain with a weak and fine pulse.

Formulas Name : Dried Ginger and Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 干姜四物汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 1.5 qian of Ginseng, 1.5 qian of Atractylodes (roasted), 3 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1.5 qian of White Peony, 1.5 qian of Sichuan Lovage, and 1.5 qian of Dried Ginger.

Source

From *Six Books on Medicine* (Yi Lue Liu Shu), Volume 30.

Benefits

For postpartum body pain with a weak and fine pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain, and take while warm.

Dried Ginger and Four Substances Decoction,From *Six Books on Medicine* (Yi Lue Liu Shu), Volume 30.,For postpartum body pain with a weak and fine pulse.

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