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Guihun Decoction

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Guihun Decoction,Thinking of a lover all day long, yet unable to see them, causes stagnation of the heart and liver qi, leading to the mingling of dreams and reality. Day after day, longing turns into nightly dreams; feeling as if one has been lost, one eventually feels as though one’s body has split in two and can perceive events outside the home.

Formulas Name : Guihun Decoction

Chinese Name : 归魂饮

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root 2 liang, Ginseng 5 qian, Fritillary Bulb 3 qian, Cyperus Rhizome 3 qian, Curcuma Rhizome 1 qian.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Thinking of a lover all day long, yet unable to see them, causes stagnation of the heart and liver qi, leading to the mingling of dreams and reality. Day after day, longing turns into nightly dreams; feeling as if one has been lost, one eventually feels as though one’s body has split in two and can perceive events outside the home.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Guihun Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,Thinking of a lover all day long, yet unable to see them, causes stagnation of the heart and liver qi, leading to the mingling of dreams and reality. Day after day, longing turns into nightly dreams; feeling as if one has been lost, one eventually feels as though one’s body has split in two and can perceive events outside the home.

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