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Chinese Formula #41



    Bu Zhong Yin Chi Wan
    Ginseng (chief herb)
    Astragalus (chief and assisting)
    Atractylodes (chief and assisting)
    Dong quai (assisting)
    Black cohosh (assisting)
    Bupleurum (assisting)
    Citrus peel (assisting)
    Licorice (supporting)
    This formula is for maximum tonification. It treats chronic weakness, tuberculosis, gastroptosis, anorexia, abdominal distention, loss of weight during the summer, neurasthenia, impotence, uterine prolapse, hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, monoplegia, ephidrosis (abnormal amounts of sweating), hernia, chronic gonorrhea, diarrhea, malaria, suppuration and hemorrhage. The person in need of this formula will have a weak pulse, with general fatigue, mild fever, night sweats, headache, weak digestion and palpitations at the naval.

    Dosage: 1/2 to 1 tsp. 2 to 3 times per day. As a milder tonic, take 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. twice per day.

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