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Five Stones Decoction

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Five Stones Decoction,Treats postpartum deficiency-cold and the “Seven Injuries,” characterized by intermittent chills and fever, body pain, and weakness, as well as a wide range of ailments.

Formulas Name : Five Stones Decoction

Chinese Name : 五石汤

Drug Formulation

Purple Quartz 2 liang, Stalactite 2 liang, White Quartz 2 liang, Red Ocher 2 liang, Gypsum 2 liang, Poria 2 liang, Atractylodes 2 liang, Cinnamon Bark 2 liang, Ligusticum 2 liang, Licorice 2 liang, Leek White 6 liang, Ginseng 3 liang, Angelica 3 liang, Fresh Ginger 8 liang, Jujubes 20.

Source

*Qian Jin*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the “Five Stones” into a fine powder; coarsely crush the remaining ingredients.

Benefits

Treats postpartum deficiency-cold and the “Seven Injuries,” characterized by intermittent chills and fever, body pain, and weakness, as well as a wide range of ailments.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 1 dou 2 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng 6 he; strain out the residue and divide the decoction into 6 doses.

Five Stones Decoction,*Qian Jin*, Volume 3.,Treats postpartum deficiency-cold and the “Seven Injuries,” characterized by intermittent chills and fever, body pain, and weakness, as well as a wide range of ailments.

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