Modified Four Substances Decoction

Modified Four Substances Decoction,For blood heat manifesting as sores, swelling, and itching all over the body, as well as for those with chronically weak spleen and stomach who cannot tolerate cold-natured herbs such as rhubarb.

Formulas Name : Modified Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 加料四物汤

Drug Formulation

Raw dried rehmannia root, red peony root, Sichuan lovage, Chinese angelica root (washed, root base removed), and fangfeng—each in equal parts; scutellaria root—half the usual amount.

Source

From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 408.

Benefits

For blood heat manifesting as sores, swelling, and itching all over the body, as well as for those with chronically weak spleen and stomach who cannot tolerate cold-natured herbs such as rhubarb.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Decoct in water, strain, and drink the liquid.

Note

Avoid alcohol, wheat products, pork, mutton, and tofu.

Modified Four Substances Decoction,From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 408.,For blood heat manifesting as sores, swelling, and itching all over the body, as well as for those with chronically weak spleen and stomach who cannot tolerate cold-natured herbs such as rhubarb.

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