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Formula for Four Reversals Decoction with Added Ginger

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Formula for Four Reversals Decoction with Added Ginger,For vomiting and retching in cases of Shaoyin syndrome in Shanghan.

Formulas Name : Formula for Four Reversals Decoction with Added Ginger

Chinese Name : 四逆汤加生姜方

Drug Formulation

Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped) 1 liang; Dried Ginger (roasted) 3 fen; Aconite Root (roasted and split, with skin and pith removed) half a piece; Fresh Ginger (sliced, dried) 1.5 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 25.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For vomiting and retching in cases of Shaoyin syndrome in Shanghan.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take while warm.

Formula for Four Reversals Decoction with Added Ginger,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 25.,For vomiting and retching in cases of Shaoyin syndrome in Shanghan.

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