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Modified Areca Nut Decoction

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Modified Areca Nut Decoction,For all types of beriberi and leg pain.

Formulas Name : Modified Areca Nut Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减槟榔汤

Drug Formulation

Areca nut 1 liang, Cyperus rhizome (hairs removed) 1 liang, Dried tangerine peel (white pith removed) 1 liang, Perilla leaf 1 liang, Papaya (seeds removed) 1 liang, Acanthopanax bark 1 liang, Fried licorice root 1 liang (one formula omits Cyperus rhizome).

Source

From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 240, citing *Yi Fang Ji Cheng*.

Benefits

For all types of beriberi and leg pain.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger, then decoct until reduced to 8 fen. Strain and take while warm.

Modified Areca Nut Decoction,From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 240, citing *Yi Fang Ji Cheng*.,For all types of beriberi and leg pain.

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