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Gu Shen Decoction,Summer lethargy.

Formulas Name : Gu Shen Decoction

Chinese Name : 鼓神汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 5 qian of Ophiopogon, 3 qian of White Peony, 3 qian of Lycium Bark, 3 qian of Glehnia, 3 fen of Licorice, 3 fen of Fritillaria, 5 fen of Ginseng, 5 fen of Shenqu, 3 qian of Atractylodes, and 1 qian of Moutan Bark.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Summer lethargy.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take one dose daily. After taking one dose, vitality will naturally return, and fatigue will disappear.

Gu Shen Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,Summer lethargy.

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