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Tuan Shen Decoction,Injuries caused by the Seven Emotions and Six Stagnations, leading to imbalance of the organ qi, coughing up pus and blood, with signs of impending pulmonary atrophy, aversion to cold, fever, emaciation, and exhaustion.

Formulas Name : Tuan Shen Decoction

Chinese Name : 团参饮子

Drug Formulation

1 qian 2 fen of round ginseng, 1 qian 2 fen of bile star, 1 qian 2 fen of pinellia, 1 qian 2 fen of licorice, 1 qian 2 fen of ophiopogon, 1 qian 2 fen of apricot kernels, 15 grains of Liaoning schisandra, 1 qian of donkey-hide gelatin (stir-fried with clam powder), 1 qian of purple aster, 1 qian of stemona, 1 qian of inula flower, and 5 pieces of mulberry leaves (frost-kissed).

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Injuries caused by the Seven Emotions and Six Stagnations, leading to imbalance of the organ qi, coughing up pus and blood, with signs of impending pulmonary atrophy, aversion to cold, fever, emaciation, and exhaustion.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take on an empty stomach.

Tuan Shen Decoction,From *Yu’an*, Volume 4.,Injuries caused by the Seven Emotions and Six Stagnations, leading to imbalance of the organ qi, coughing up pus and blood, with signs of impending pulmonary atrophy, aversion to cold, fever, emaciation, and exhaustion.

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