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Orchid Decoction,Spleen-related fever. Internal heat with a sweet taste in the mouth and abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Orchid Decoction

Chinese Name : 兰草汤

Drug Formulation

Lan Cao.

Source

*The Plain Questions*, Volume 13.

Benefits

Spleen-related fever. Internal heat with a sweet taste in the mouth and abdominal distension.

Orchid Decoction,*The Plain Questions*, Volume 13.,Spleen-related fever. Internal heat with a sweet taste in the mouth and abdominal distension.

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