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Four-Ingredient Decoction for Relieving Agitation

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Four-Ingredient Decoction for Relieving Agitation,For deficiency syndromes with occasional heat and restlessness in the face and chest.

Formulas Name : Four-Ingredient Decoction for Relieving Agitation

Chinese Name : 除烦四物汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (washed with wine) 1 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 1 qian, Paeonia rubra 1 qian, Rehmannia glutinosa 1 qian, Trichosanthes kirilowii 1 qian, Schisandra chinensis 10 pieces, Ophiopogon japonicus (core removed) 8 fen, Peucedanum praeruptorum 8 fen, Pueraria lobata 8 fen, Bambusa vulgaris leaves 10 pieces, Panax ginseng 7 fen, Gypsum fibrosum 1 qian.

Source

From *Lu Fu Jin Fang*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For deficiency syndromes with occasional heat and restlessness in the face and chest.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take as needed, regardless of the time of day.

Four-Ingredient Decoction for Relieving Agitation，From *Lu Fu Jin Fang*, Volume 3.，For deficiency syndromes with occasional heat and restlessness in the face and chest.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 20, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 20, 2026

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