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Modified Wendan Decoction,For those suffering from restlessness and insomnia due to deficiency after sweating, vomiting, or purgation.

Formulas Name : Modified Wendan Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味温胆汤

Drug Formulation

Juhong, Banxia, Poria, Licorice, Bamboo Shavings, Ginseng, Coptis, Chuanxiong, Raw Rehmannia, Gardenia, Soft Bupleurum, Angelica Root, White Peony, Sour Jujube Seed, Polygala.

Source

From *Shanghan Quansheng Ji*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For those suffering from restlessness and insomnia due to deficiency after sweating, vomiting, or purgation.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger, jujubes, and black plum; decoct in water, then mix with cinnabar powder before taking.

Modified Wendan Decoction，From *Shanghan Quansheng Ji*, Volume 4.，For those suffering from restlessness and insomnia due to deficiency after sweating, vomiting, or purgation.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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