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Nourishes the Yin
Descends Fire
Strengthens the Bones and Sinews

Ingredients

9 substances in Hu Qian Wan — each links to its full herb monograph.

Bai Shao60 gTonify Blood

Chen Pi60 gRegulate the Qi

Gan Jiang15 gWarm the Interior and Expel Cold

Gui Ban120 gdeep-friedTonify Yin

Hu Gu60 gDispel Wind-Dampness

Huang Bai150 gwine-friedClear Heat and Dry Dampness

Shu Di Huang60 gTonify Blood

Suo Yang45 gTonify Yang

Zhi Mu30 gwine-friedDrain Fire

Preparation & dosage

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

Take a 9 gram pill in the morning and evening with warm or salted water.

To prepare as a decoction, reduce dosages appropriately.

Originally Appeared In:

Teachings of Dan Xi (Dan Xi Xin Fa)

Sources & References

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