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Tonifies the Kidneys and Lungs
Nourishes the Yin
Anchors the Yang
Drains heat and fire

Ingredients

9 substances in Da Zao Wan — each links to its full herb monograph.

Du Zhong45 gTonify Yang

Gui Ban60 gdeep-friedTonify Yin

Huai Niu Xi36 gInvigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Huang Bai45 gClear Heat and Dry Dampness

Mai Men Dong36 gTonify Yin

Ren Shen30 gTonify Qi

Sheng Di Huang150 gCool the Blood

Tian Men Dong36 gTonify Yin

Zi He Che0.9 gTonify Yang

Preparation & dosage

Pills. Grind all ingredients into an even powder and use honey to form into pills.

Originally Appeared In:

Exquisite Formulas for Fostering Longevity (Fu Shou Jing Fang)

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