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Four Substances Decoction,Heatstroke with Qi Deficiency.

Formulas Name : Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 四物汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 9 qian, White peony root 3 qian, Sichuan lovage 1 qian, Prepared rehmannia root 9 qian, Schisandra berries 1 qian, Ophiopogon tuber 3 qian.

Source

From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Heatstroke with Qi Deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Four Substances Decoction,From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 3.,Heatstroke with Qi Deficiency.

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