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Siwu Erchen Decoction

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Siwu Erchen Decoction,For those who are thin with blood deficiency and concurrent excessive phlegm-fire.

Formulas Name : Siwu Erchen Decoction

Chinese Name : 四物二陈汤

Drug Formulation

Dang Gui 1 qian, Chuan Xiong 1 qian, Bai Shao Yao 1 qian, Shu Di 1 qian (stir-fried with Sha Ren), Chen Pi 1 qian (white pith removed), Ban Xia 1 qian, Bai Fu Ling 1 qian, Pian Ling (wine-fried) 1 qian, Bo He 5 fen, Gan Cao (roasted) 5 fen.

Source

From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 71.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For those who are thin with blood deficiency and concurrent excessive phlegm-fire.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; add bamboo sap, ginger juice, and a child’s urine before taking.

Siwu Erchen Decoction,From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 71.,For those who are thin with blood deficiency and concurrent excessive phlegm-fire.

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