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Minor Life-Sustaining Decoction

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Minor Life-Sustaining Decoction,Injuries to the flanks, accompanied by slight shortness of breath and severe pain; lying down feels like being stabbed by a knife.

Formulas Name : Minor Life-Sustaining Decoction

Chinese Name : 小续命饮

Drug Formulation

Tongcao 1 qian, Red Koji 1 qian 5 fen (ground), Sumu 1 qian 5 fen, Licorice 5 fen, Hawthorn 2 qian, Barley Malt 2 qian (roasted, ground), Moutan Bark 1 qian, Angelica 1 qian (washed with wine), Wuyao 2 qian, Sichuan Turtle Shell 2 qian (roasted), Cyperus 2 qian (roasted with a child’s urine), Safflower 5 fen.

Source

From *Formulas for Traumatic Injuries*.

Benefits

Injuries to the flanks, accompanied by slight shortness of breath and severe pain; lying down feels like being stabbed by a knife.

Instructions for Use

Decoct half in water and half in wine; take as needed.

Minor Life-Sustaining Decoction,From *Formulas for Traumatic Injuries*.,Injuries to the flanks, accompanied by slight shortness of breath and severe pain; lying down feels like being stabbed by a knife.

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