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Modified Four Substances Decoction

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Modified Four Substances Decoction,Bone-steaming syndrome in women.

Formulas Name : Modified Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 四物加减汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis, Chuanxiong, Paeonia lactiflora, Rehmannia glutinosa, Lycium barbarum bark, and Paeonia suffruticosa bark.

Source

Formula from *Yuanrong*; name cited in *Medical Compendium* (Vol. 5).

Benefits

Bone-steaming syndrome in women.

Modified Four Substances Decoction,Formula from *Yuanrong*; name cited in *Medical Compendium* (Vol. 5).,Bone-steaming syndrome in women.

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