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Twelve Ingredients of the Imperial Court

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Twelve Ingredients of the Imperial Court

Formulas Name : Twelve Ingredients of the Imperial Court

Chinese Name : 宫中十二味

Drug Formulation

Roasted Astragalus, Chuanxiong, Angelica root, White Peony root, Dodder seed, Schizonepeta, Magnolia bark (stir-fried with ginger juice), Notopterygium, Sichuan Fritillary bulb, Stir-fried Trifoliate Orange peel, Guangdong Artemisia, Licorice, and Fresh ginger.

Source

From *Cheng Fang Bian Du*, Volume 4.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Continue for 7–9 months, taking 2–3 doses per month; take another 3–4 doses at the time of delivery, which will facilitate childbirth.

Twelve Ingredients of the Imperial Court,From *Cheng Fang Bian Du*, Volume 4.,

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