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Wendan Decoction

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Wendan Decoction,For internal phlegm-fire causing startle reactions and insomnia.

Formulas Name : Wendan Decoction

Chinese Name : 温胆汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala (stem removed), Poria cocos (skin and woody parts removed), Angelica sinensis (washed with wine), Rehmannia glutinosa (washed with wine), Ziziphus jujuba seed (roasted), Ophiopogon japonicus (core removed), Pinellia ternata (roasted with ginger juice),Zhishi (fried with wheat bran), Huanglian (fried with wine), Zhuru, and Shanzhi (fried)—each in equal parts; Licorice 3 fen; Cinnabar 5 fen (ground into powder and mixed in just before taking).

Source

*Hui Chun*, Volume 4.

Processing

Coarsely grind the above ingredients into one dose.

Benefits

For internal phlegm-fire causing startle reactions and insomnia.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 slice of fresh ginger, 1 jujube, and 1 black plum; decoct in water, strain out the residue, mix in bamboo sap, and stir in the cinnabar powder before taking.

Wendan Decoction,*Hui Chun*, Volume 4.,For internal phlegm-fire causing startle reactions and insomnia.

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