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Huo’er Dan,For childhood convulsions, malnutrition, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Huo’er Dan

Chinese Name : 活儿丹

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 3 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 1 qian, Licorice 1 fen, Poria 2 qian, Tangerine peel 1 fen, Morinda officinalis 1 qian, White peony root 1 qian, Bupleurum 2 fen, Angelica sinensis 5 fen, Hawthorn 5 fen, Shenqu 3 fen.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 14.

Benefits

For childhood convulsions, malnutrition, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Huo’er Dan，*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 14.，For childhood convulsions, malnutrition, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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