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Rhubarb Decoction

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Rhubarb Decoction,For men and women suffering from cold-induced debility. Symptoms include emaciation, indigestion, fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, vomiting and regurgitation of acid, a sallow and withered complexion; in severe cases, there is constant pain in the chest and abdomen, diarrhea with bloody stools, cold extremities, and aching joints.

Formulas Name : Rhubarb Decoction

Chinese Name : 虎杖饮

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Polygonum cuspidatum, 1.5 liang of Bupleurum (stems removed),1.5 liang of Schisandra berries (roasted), 1.5 liang of prepared Rehmannia root (roasted), 1.5 liang of Poria cocos (black skin removed), 1.5 liang of aged tangerine peel (white pith removed, roasted), 1.5 liang of Ophiopogon tuber (core removed, roasted), 1.5 liang of Scutellaria root (black core removed), 1.5 liang of licorice root (roasted, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of ginseng,Cinnamon Bark (with coarse bark removed) 2 liang, Astragalus (chopped) 2 liang, Peony Root 2 liang, Angelica Root (sliced, roasted) 2 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 87.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For men and women suffering from cold-induced debility. Symptoms include emaciation, indigestion, fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, vomiting and regurgitation of acid, a sallow and withered complexion; in severe cases, there is constant pain in the chest and abdomen, diarrhea with bloody stools, cold extremities, and aching joints.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water, add 7 slices of fresh ginger and 3 jujubes (split), simmer until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.

Rhubarb Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 87.,For men and women suffering from cold-induced debility. Symptoms include emaciation, indigestion, fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, vomiting and regurgitation of acid, a sallow and withered complexion; in severe cases, there is constant pain in the chest and abdomen, diarrhea with bloody stools, cold extremities, and aching joints.

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