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Kudzu and Atractylodes Decoction

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Kudzu and Atractylodes Decoction,Alcoholic jaundice, as well as spleen-meridian jaundice (flesh jaundice), stagnation-induced jaundice, and jaundice caused by overwork; and kidney-meridian black jaundice.

Formulas Name : Kudzu and Atractylodes Decoction

Chinese Name : 葛术汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Pueraria root, 1 qian of Atractylodes, 1 qian of Cinnamon bark, 0.5 fen of fermented soybeans, 0.5 fen of apricot kernels, 0.5 fen of licorice, and 0.3 fen of Trifoliate orange fruit.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Alcoholic jaundice, as well as spleen-meridian jaundice (flesh jaundice), stagnation-induced jaundice, and jaundice caused by overwork; and kidney-meridian black jaundice.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Kudzu and Atractylodes Decoction，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.，Alcoholic jaundice, as well as spleen-meridian jaundice (flesh jaundice), stagnation-induced jaundice, and jaundice caused by overwork; and kidney-meridian black jaundice.

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