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Ginseng and Qianghuo Decoction

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Ginseng and Qianghuo Decoction,For common cold during pregnancy, characterized by fever, headache, and body aches.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Qianghuo Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参羌活汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Poria cocos, 1 liang of Notopterygium, 1 liang of Angelica pubescens, 1 liang of Peucedanum, 1 liang of Ligusticum, 1 liang of Zhi Ke (roasted), 1 liang of Platycodon, 1 liang of Ginseng, half a liang of Licorice (roasted), 1 liang of Pueraria root, 1 liang of Tangerine Peel.

Source

*One Hundred Questions on Gynecology*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For common cold during pregnancy, characterized by fever, headache, and body aches.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm.

Ginseng and Qianghuo Decoction,*One Hundred Questions on Gynecology*.,For common cold during pregnancy, characterized by fever, headache, and body aches.

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