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He Shou Wu, Artemisia, and Turtle Carapace Decoction

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He Shou Wu, Artemisia, and Turtle Carapace Decoction,Indicated for symptoms of deficiency-heat and warm malaria, with a weak pulse and yin deficiency.

Formulas Name : He Shou Wu, Artemisia, and Turtle Carapace Decoction

Chinese Name : 首乌青蒿鳖甲饮

Drug Formulation

8 qian of fresh red Polygonum multiflorum (crushed), 3 qian of Artemisia annua, 5 qian of softshell turtle shell, 5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian 5 fen of Bupleurum, 3 qian of cardamom seeds (ground), and 2 qian of green tangerine peel.

Source

From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Indicated for symptoms of deficiency-heat and warm malaria, with a weak pulse and yin deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

He Shou Wu, Artemisia, and Turtle Carapace Decoction,From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.,Indicated for symptoms of deficiency-heat and warm malaria, with a weak pulse and yin deficiency.

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