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Shan Niu Decoction

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Shan Niu Decoction,Persistent headache caused by syphilis.

Formulas Name : Shan Niu Decoction

Chinese Name : 山牛汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Smilax glabra, 3 qian of Lonicera japonica, 1 qian of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 1 qian of Gastrodia elata, 1 qian of black ginseng, 6 fen of Magnolia officinalis seeds, 6 fen of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 49 black soybeans, and a pinch of bud tea.

Source

From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 14.

Benefits

Persistent headache caused by syphilis.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Shan Niu Decoction,From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 14.,Persistent headache caused by syphilis.

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