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Gallbladder-Soothing Decoction,Shāoyáng Spring Heat, caused by catching a cold during the spring months.

Formulas Name : Gallbladder-Soothing Decoction

Chinese Name : 安胆汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Bupleurum, 2 qian of Trichosanthes root, 2 qian of stir-fried Gardenia, 1 qian of Licorice, 3 qian of White Peony, and 3 qian of Moutan Bark.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Shāoyáng Spring Heat, caused by catching a cold during the spring months.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Gallbladder-Soothing Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.,Shāoyáng Spring Heat, caused by catching a cold during the spring months.

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