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Peony Decoction

Formulas Name : Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 芍药饮子

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of red peony root, 1 liang of white poria, 1.5 fen of licorice (roasted), 1 fen of Han fangji, and 1 areca nut.

Source

From *Formulas for Childbirth*.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 5 stalks of lampwick and 1.5 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; and take while hot, mixed with Amber Powder.

Peony Decoction，From *Formulas for Childbirth*.，

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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