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Five-Bark Decoction

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Five-Bark Decoction,Pediatric edema.

Formulas Name : Five-Bark Decoction

Chinese Name : 五皮饮

Drug Formulation

Dried tangerine peel, mulberry bark, ginger peel, Areca catechu peel, Poria cocos peel, Yun Bai Zhu, and white areca nut.

Source

From *Golden Needles of Pediatrics*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Pediatric edema.

Instructions for Use

Add pepper seeds, decoct in water, and take orally.

Five-Bark Decoction,From *Golden Needles of Pediatrics*, Volume 1.,Pediatric edema.

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