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Gui Zhi Si Qi Decoction

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Gui Zhi Si Qi Decoction,For pain in the chest and abdomen caused by an invasion of wind, cold, and cold pathogens.

Formulas Name : Gui Zhi Si Qi Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝四七汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Twig 1 liang, White Peony Root 1 liang, Pinellia (processed) 1 liang, Poria (white) half a liang, Magnolia Bark (processed) half a liang, Fructus Aurantii (processed) half a liang, Licorice (roasted) half a liang, Ginseng 1 fen, Perilla Leaf 1 fen.

Source

*Direct Pointers*, Volume 6.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For pain in the chest and abdomen caused by an invasion of wind, cold, and cold pathogens.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose, add 7 slices of fresh ginger and 2 jujubes, decoct in water, and take before meals.

Gui Zhi Si Qi Decoction,*Direct Pointers*, Volume 6.,For pain in the chest and abdomen caused by an invasion of wind, cold, and cold pathogens.

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