Zhen Wu Tang
真武湯 (真武汤) zhēn wǔ tāng, "Black Turtle Decoction; True Warrior Decoction"

Translated Name: Black Turtle Decoction; True Warrior Decoction

Category:

Formulas that Expel Dampness,

Warm and Transform Water and Dampness

Decoction

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Components (5):

	Herb	Common Name	Quantity	Unit
附子	Fu Zi	Prepared daughter root of Sichuan aconite	9	grams
茯苓	Fu Ling	poria, sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread	9	grams
白术	Bai Zhu	(white) atratylodes rhizome, ovate atractylodes, angelica root	6	grams
白芍	Bai Shao	white peony root, peony	9	grams
生薑	Sheng Jiang	fresh ginger rhizome	9	grams

	Tongue: Pale or dark swollen tongue with tooth marks and a white slippery coating		Pulse: Depth: Deep (Submerged, Sinking, Deep) Qualities: Thready (Fine, Thin), Weak (Frail)
	Cautions: No caution data at this time		Reference Source: Discussion of Cold Damage (Wiseman version)
	Modifications: + Add a Modification No Modifications At This Time