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Shengshi Decoction,External dampness.

Formulas Name : Shengshi Decoction

Chinese Name : 升湿汤

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo 8 fen, Duhuo 1 qian, Fangfeng 8 fen, Jingjie 8 fen, Cangzhu 1 qian, Mugua 1 qian, Fangji 8 fen, Zhu Ling 8 fen.

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Pulse and Symptoms*, Volume 1.

Benefits

External dampness.

Shengshi Decoction,*Authentic Treatise on Pulse and Symptoms*, Volume 1.,External dampness.

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