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Eight-Pillar Decoction

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Eight-Pillar Decoction,For deficiency-cold in the stomach and intestines with uncontrollable loose stools.

Formulas Name : Eight-Pillar Decoction

Chinese Name : 八柱汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (stem removed), White Atractylodes (root removed), Cardamom (roasted), Dried Ginger (stir-fried), Chebulic Myrobalan (roasted), Aconite (wrapped in flour and roasted; peel and pith removed), Millet Husks (stir-fried with honey), and Licorice (roasted)—each in equal parts.

Source

*Hui Chun*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

For deficiency-cold in the stomach and intestines with uncontrollable loose stools.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 slice of fresh ginger, 1 black plum, and 1 ball of lampwick; decoct in water and take while warm.

Eight-Pillar Decoction,*Hui Chun*, Volume 3.,For deficiency-cold in the stomach and intestines with uncontrollable loose stools.

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