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.
Modified Four Substances Decoction
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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.
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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.