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Zaochang Wan

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NameThe Prescription of Zaochang WanSourceThe book Yun Qi Zi Bao Ming JiIngredients1 Fu Zi,Long Gu 15 g,Gan Jiang 30 g,Wu Zhu Yu 15 g,Mi Qiao 15 g,He Zi 15 g.ExplanationLong Gu: Inducing sedation and tranquilization, pacifying the liver and subduing yang, arresting and astringing discharge.He Zi and

Name

The Prescription of Zaochang Wan

Source

The book Yun Qi Zi Bao Ming Ji

Ingredients

1 Fu Zi,Long Gu 15 g,Gan Jiang 30 g,Wu Zhu Yu 15 g,Mi Qiao 15 g,He Zi 15 g.

Explanation

Long Gu: Inducing sedation and tranquilization, pacifying the liver and subduing yang, arresting and astringing discharge.

He Zi and Mi Qiao: Astringing intestine to check diarrhea.

Fu Zi: Reinforcing fire and strengthening yang, dispelling cold to alleviate pain.

Gan Jiang: warming the Yang-Qi of the middle-Jiao to remove cold in the interior, assisting Fu Zi in promoting the generation of Yang-Qi.

Wu Zhu Yu: Dispelling cold and alleviating pain, checking adverse rise of qi and arresting vomiting, drying dampness.

The Effect of Zaochang Wan

Effect

Astringe intestine to check diarrhea, warm the spleen and stomach, dry dampness and dispel cold.

Administrations

All the drugs are pounded into fine powder. The powder is made with wine into pills. 30 pills are taken each time with warm water.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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