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Fan Hu Decoction

Formulas Name : Fan Hu Decoction

Chinese Name : 饭虎汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of cloves, half a liang of black cardamom, 4 qian of sandalwood, 1 liang of grass fruit, 4 qian of licorice, half a liang of cardamom, 1 liang of turmeric, and 1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 198), citing *Wu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Instructions for Use

Take on an empty stomach with a pinch of salt.

Fan Hu Decoction，From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 198), citing *Wu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*.，

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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