Four-Combination Decoction

Four-Combination Decoction,For postpartum fever with a rapid, weak, and taut pulse.

Formulas Name : Four-Combination Decoction

Chinese Name : 四合汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 1.5 qian of Ginseng, 1.5 qian of Atractylodes (roasted), 1.5 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1.5 qian of White Peony (wine-fried), 3 qian of Astragalus (honey-fried), 0.8 fen of Chuanxiong,Bupleurum 0.8 fen, Pinellia 1.5 qian (honey-fried), Scutellaria 1.5 qian (wine-fried), Fried Licorice 0.5 fen.

Source

From *Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.

Benefits

For postpartum fever with a rapid, weak, and taut pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain, and take while warm.

Four-Combination Decoction,From *Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.,For postpartum fever with a rapid, weak, and taut pulse.

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