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Modified Four Reversals Decoction

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Modified Four Reversals Decoction,For elderly patients with cold damage (shanghan) presenting with aversion to cold without fever, heaviness of the body with a desire to lie down, and cold extremities.

Formulas Name : Modified Four Reversals Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味四逆汤

Drug Formulation

4 qian of Aconite Root, 2 qian of Hangzhou White Peony Root, 4 qian of Roasted White Atractylodes, 3 qian of Roasted Ginger, 3 qian of Cassia Bark, 5 qian of Ginseng, and 4 qian of Licorice.

Source

From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 3.

Benefits

For elderly patients with cold damage (shanghan) presenting with aversion to cold without fever, heaviness of the body with a desire to lie down, and cold extremities.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Modified Four Reversals Decoction,From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 3.,For elderly patients with cold damage (shanghan) presenting with aversion to cold without fever, heaviness of the body with a desire to lie down, and cold extremities.

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