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Ginseng and Five-Flower Decoction,Deficiency-cold in the Chong Pulse, amenorrhea, cold qi rising to the chest and heart, and persistent pain in the chest and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Five-Flower Decoction

Chinese Name : 参脂四物汤

Drug Formulation

Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, Shu Di Huang, 2 qian of Ginseng, 2 qian of Wulingzhi (lightly roasted, ground into powder, washed with wine to remove impurities, and sand removed).

Source

From *Yilin Zuanyao*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Deficiency-cold in the Chong Pulse, amenorrhea, cold qi rising to the chest and heart, and persistent pain in the chest and abdomen.

Ginseng and Five-Flower Decoction，From *Yilin Zuanyao*, Volume 8.，Deficiency-cold in the Chong Pulse, amenorrhea, cold qi rising to the chest and heart, and persistent pain in the chest and abdomen.

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