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He Shou Wu, Dang Gui, and Turtle Shell Decoction,For Three-Yin Malaria, where attacks occur after noon.

Formulas Name : He Shou Wu, Dang Gui, and Turtle Shell Decoction

Chinese Name : 首乌当归鳖甲饮

Drug Formulation

2 liang of fresh, bright-red Shou Wu (crushed), 1 liang of Huai Niuxi (soaked in wine), 5 qian of Dang Gui, 1 liang of raw Turtle Shell, and 3 qian of Guang Ju Pi.

Source

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

Benefits

For Three-Yin Malaria, where attacks occur after noon.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the ingredients in well water; take warm before the onset of a malaria attack. Adding one zhong of fine wine enhances the efficacy.

He Shou Wu, Dang Gui, and Turtle Shell Decoction,From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.,For Three-Yin Malaria, where attacks occur after noon.

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