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Four Substances Decoction with Astragalus and Peony

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Four Substances Decoction with Astragalus and Peony,Abdominal pain due to cold.

Formulas Name : Four Substances Decoction with Astragalus and Peony

Chinese Name : 四物加黄耆芍药汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 1 liang (chopped), Cinnamon 1 liang (rough bark removed), Dried Ginger 1 liang (roasted), Peony Root (chopped, stir-fried) 1 liang, Licorice 1.5 liang (roasted, chopped), Angelica (sliced, dried) 1.5 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 57.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Abdominal pain due to cold.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take warm. Take one dose on an empty stomach, at noon, and before bedtime.

Four Substances Decoction with Astragalus and Peony,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 57.,Abdominal pain due to cold.

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