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Tuo Zhong San,Scrofula.

Formulas Name : Tuo Zhong San

Chinese Name : 托中散

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (sliced) 1 liang, Licorice (lightly roasted) half a liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 127.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Scrofula.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian bi per dose, dissolved in hot water after meals; take twice daily. Refill the prescription as needed.

Tuo Zhong San,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 127.,Scrofula.

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