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Liver-Harmonizing and Kidney-Nourishing Decoction

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Liver-Harmonizing and Kidney-Nourishing Decoction,Liver disorders.

Formulas Name : Liver-Harmonizing and Kidney-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 和肝益肾饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Acorus tatarinowii, 2 qian of Xuanmuguo (salt-fried), 5 pieces of Lulutong (ground), 0.5 fen of Wood Fragrance, 1 qian of Jiao Sanxian, 1 qian of Chrysanthemum, 3 qian of Dodder Cake, 2 qian of White Peony Root, and 1 piece of Lampwick.

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Benefits

Liver disorders.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Liver-Harmonizing and Kidney-Nourishing Decoction,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,Liver disorders.

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