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Dang Gui Si Ni Tang (Tangkuei Decoction for Frigid Extremities) 當歸四逆湯

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Formula Type	Formulas that Warm Interior Cold
Diagnosis	Cold in the channels with underlying blood deficiency.
Action	Warms the channels, disperses cold, nourishes the blood, and unblocks the blood vessels.
Indication	Long-standing cold hands and feet that are both cold to the touch and feel very cold to the patient.Tongue: Pale with white coatingPulse: Submerged, thin, or thin and almost imperceptible.
Remarks	Also used to treat irregular menstruation and various types of pain that are aggravated by exposure to cold
Ingredients	Dang Gui (tested) (9 g) Bai Shao (tested) (9 g) Xi Xin (6 g) Gan Cao (Zhi) (6 g) Da Zao (5 g) Mu Tong (Chuan) (Organic) (6 g)

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This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.