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Zai Xian Dan,For exhaustion syndrome, jaundice and emaciation, deficiency-related debility, and hemoptysis.

Formulas Name : Zai Xian Dan

Chinese Name : 再仙丹

Drug Formulation

Large Anise 2 liang (roasted in salt water), Small Anise (roasted in salt water) 2 liang, Ophiopogon tuber 2 liang, Poria sclerotium 2 liang, Lycium bark 2 liang, Saposhnikovia root 2 liang, Polygala root 3 liang, Ginseng 3 liang, Dragon’s Tooth 3 liang, Antelope Horn 3 liang, Fried Licorice 3 liang, Gypsum 3 liang, Amethyst 1 liang.

Source

*The Posthumous Writings of Shen Zhai*, Volume 7.

Benefits

For exhaustion syndrome, jaundice and emaciation, deficiency-related debility, and hemoptysis.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 large jujube and 1.5 zhong of water, and decoct until reduced to 7 fen. Take warm before meals. Repeat as needed until fully recovered.

Zai Xian Dan,*The Posthumous Writings of Shen Zhai*, Volume 7.,For exhaustion syndrome, jaundice and emaciation, deficiency-related debility, and hemoptysis.

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