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Red Peony Powder,Heat in the spleen, with parched lips, foul breath, and an unquenchable thirst.

Formulas Name : Red Peony Powder

Chinese Name : 红芍药散

Drug Formulation

Red Peony Root 1 liang, Sichuan Rhubarb half a liang, Licorice half a liang, Rehmannia 1 liang (dried).

Source

From *Jianyao Jizhong Fang*, cited in Volume 10 of *Yifang Leiju*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Heat in the spleen, with parched lips, foul breath, and an unquenchable thirst.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; decoct in 1 medium bowl of water until reduced to 6 fen; take warm after meals and before bedtime.

Red Peony Powder,From *Jianyao Jizhong Fang*, cited in Volume 10 of *Yifang Leiju*.,Heat in the spleen, with parched lips, foul breath, and an unquenchable thirst.

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