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Liver Atrophy Decoction,Liver atrophy.

Formulas Name : Liver Atrophy Decoction

Chinese Name : 肝痿汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of raw Rehmannia, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of white peony root, 8 fen of Bupleurum, 8 fen of Scrophularia, 8 fen of Gardenia, 1 qian of Polygonatum, 8 fen of Moutan bark.

Source

From *The Authentic Treatise on Pulse and Symptoms*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Liver atrophy.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver Atrophy Decoction，From *The Authentic Treatise on Pulse and Symptoms*, Volume 1.，Liver atrophy.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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