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Life-Preserving Decoction,Early stage of tetanus.

Formulas Name : Life-Preserving Decoction

Chinese Name : 存命汤

Drug Formulation

9g Qianghuo, 9g Fangfeng, 9g Chuanxiong, 9g Da Huang, 9g Fashia, 9g Chuanwu, 9g Caowu, 9g Quanchong, 9g Jiangcan, 9g Wugong,Cicada Shed Skin 9 g, Pinellia Tuber (Southern) 9 g, Gastrodia Elata 9 g, Angelica Dahurica 9 g, Aconite Root (White) 9 g, Licorice 9 g, Amber Powder 3 g, Cinnabar 3 g.

Source

From *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Early stage of tetanus.

Instructions for Use

Take one dose per day. Decoct in water and concentrate to 180 ml; divide into three doses.

Life-Preserving Decoction,From *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 2.,Early stage of tetanus.

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