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Modified Cao Bao Decoction

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Modified Cao Bao Decoction,For women with deficiency of true qi, characterized by fatigue in the limbs, pain in the lower back and knees, and a sallow, haggard complexion.

Formulas Name : Modified Cao Bao Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减草宝汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 4 liang, Prepared Rehmannia (soaked in boiling water ten times) 1 liang, Poria 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Angelica sinensis (soaked in wine) 1 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala 1 liang, Pinellia (soaked in boiling water seven times) 1 liang, White Peony 1 liang, Schisandra 1 liang, Cinnamon 1 liang, Licorice half a liang (roasted).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 322), citing *Formulas for Emergency Treatment*

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For women with deficiency of true qi, characterized by fatigue in the limbs, pain in the lower back and knees, and a sallow, haggard complexion.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 black plum; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take on an empty stomach before meals.

Modified Cao Bao Decoction,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 322), citing *Formulas for Emergency Treatment*,For women with deficiency of true qi, characterized by fatigue in the limbs, pain in the lower back and knees, and a sallow, haggard complexion.

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