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Wubei Decoction,For beriberi.

Formulas Name : Wubei Decoction

Chinese Name : 五倍汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted), Notopterygium incisum, Saposhnikovia divaricata (stem removed), Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted), and Curcuma longa—each in equal parts.

Source

*Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or beans.

Benefits

For beriberi.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 large bowl of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 parts; strain; take warm before meals.

Wubei Decoction,*Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.,For beriberi.

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