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Siwu Ziyin Decoction

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Siwu Ziyin Decoction,Measles with dark, scorched, and withered rashes; intense fever that does not subside; injury to yin and blood.

Formulas Name : Siwu Ziyin Decoction

Chinese Name : 四物滋阴汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of raw Rehmannia glutinosa (do not use cooked), 1 qian of Paeonia lactiflora,Chuanxiong 5 fen (use sparingly), Arctium lappa seeds 8 fen (increase dosage for sore throat), Forsythia 8 fen (increase dosage for mouth sores), Pueraria root 8 fen (use a larger dose for heat-induced diarrhea), Scutellaria root 8 fen (increase dosage for hot breath), Safflower 5 fen, Bupleurum root 1 qian, Red willow twigs 3 stems.

Source

*Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Measles with dark, scorched, and withered rashes; intense fever that does not subside; injury to yin and blood.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Siwu Ziyin Decoction,*Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 9.,Measles with dark, scorched, and withered rashes; intense fever that does not subside; injury to yin and blood.

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