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Life-Saving Decoction,Ulceration at the Gate of Life.

Formulas Name : Life-Saving Decoction

Chinese Name : 援命救绝汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 3 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala 4 liang, Cinnamon bark 3 qian, Aconite root 1 qian, Cornus officinalis 1 liang, Schisandra chinensis 3 qian, Honeysuckle 3 liang, Poria cocos 3 qian.

Source

*The Profound Secrets of the Divine Realm*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Ulceration at the Gate of Life.

Instructions for Use

Add 10 bowls of water and decoct until reduced to 1 bowl. Take while warm.

Life-Saving Decoction,*The Profound Secrets of the Divine Realm*, Volume 6.,Ulceration at the Gate of Life.

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