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Five-Color Decoction

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Five-Color Decoction,Skin ulcers around the waist.

Formulas Name : Five-Color Decoction

Chinese Name : 五色汤

Drug Formulation

Poria 3 qian, Coix Seed 3 qian, Phellodendron Bark 1 qian, Astragalus 3 qian, Schizonepeta 1 qian, Safflower 1 qian, Sapindus Root 3 qian, White Alum 1 qian.

Source

From *The Profound Secrets of the Divine Realm*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Skin ulcers around the waist.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Five-Color Decoction,From *The Profound Secrets of the Divine Realm*, Volume 9.,Skin ulcers around the waist.

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