Gelatin and Angelica Four-Reversal Decoction

Gelatin and Angelica Four-Reversal Decoction,Liver deficiency with cold, cold extremities, and shooting pain along both sides of the lower ribs.

Formulas Name : Gelatin and Angelica Four-Reversal Decoction

Chinese Name : 胶归四逆汤

Drug Formulation

Dang Gui Si Ni Decoction, with 1.5 qian of aged donkey-hide gelatin

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

Liver deficiency with cold, cold extremities, and shooting pain along both sides of the lower ribs.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with equal parts water and wine, then take orally. Swallowing 10 Wu Mei Pills is particularly effective.

Gelatin and Angelica Four-Reversal Decoction,From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.,Liver deficiency with cold, cold extremities, and shooting pain along both sides of the lower ribs.

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