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Longdan Decoction

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Longdan Decoction,For headaches and blurred vision.

Formulas Name : Longdan Decoction

Chinese Name : 龙胆煮散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Gentiana, half a liang of Asarum (stems and leaves removed), half a liang of Ginseng, half a liang of Saposhnikovia (branches removed).

Source

*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 108.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For headaches and blurred vision.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and a small amount of granulated sugar, then decoct until reduced to 6 fen; take while warm.

Longdan Decoction,*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 108.,For headaches and blurred vision.

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