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Guo-Fu Decoction

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Guo-Fu Decoction,For malaria due to qi deficiency, characterized by more cold than heat, or by cold alone. For malaria caused by spleen cold that has not resolved, with severe chills and little fever, a sallow complexion, loss of appetite, or loose stools and excessive urination.

Formulas Name : Guo-Fu Decoction

Chinese Name : 果附汤

Drug Formulation

Cardamom seeds and Aconite root (roasted, with skin and pith removed), in equal parts.

Source

Quoted from *Ji Sheng* in Volume 1 of *Pocket Edition*.

Benefits

For malaria due to qi deficiency, characterized by more cold than heat, or by cold alone. For malaria caused by spleen cold that has not resolved, with severe chills and little fever, a sallow complexion, loss of appetite, or loose stools and excessive urination.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take half a liang per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 7 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube, then decoct and drink; take at any time.

Guo-Fu Decoction,Quoted from *Ji Sheng* in Volume 1 of *Pocket Edition*.,For malaria due to qi deficiency, characterized by more cold than heat, or by cold alone. For malaria caused by spleen cold that has not resolved, with severe chills and little fever, a sallow complexion, loss of appetite, or loose stools and excessive urination.

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