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Modified Zhenwu Decoction

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Modified Zhenwu Decoction,For the elderly who occasionally contract a cold pathogen, presenting with headache and aversion to cold but no fever, accompanied by abdominal pain.

Formulas Name : Modified Zhenwu Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减真武汤

Drug Formulation

4 qian of charred Atractylodes macrocephala, 4 qian of Evodia fruit, 3 qian of processed Aconite root, 4 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Corydalis, 2 qian of Areca nut, 2 qian of White Peony root, and 3 qian of processed Ginger.

Source

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

Benefits

For the elderly who occasionally contract a cold pathogen, presenting with headache and aversion to cold but no fever, accompanied by abdominal pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Modified Zhenwu Decoction,*Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 3.,For the elderly who occasionally contract a cold pathogen, presenting with headache and aversion to cold but no fever, accompanied by abdominal pain.

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