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Si Ni San (Frigid Extremities Powder) 四逆散

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Formula Type	Formulas that Harmonize
Diagnosis	Yang or hot-type inversion d/t internal constraint of Yang qi
Action	Vents pathogenic QiReleases constraint Spreads LV qiRegulates SP
Indication	Cold fingers & toes with warm head and bodyIrritability & fullness in the chest and epigastrium, cough, urinary difficulty, abdominal painSevere diarrheaT: Red and Yw ctP: Wiry
Remarks	Also treat various digestive problems d/t LV-SP disharmony.
Ingredients	Chai Hu (Organic) (12 g) Zhi Shi (Chao) (tested) (12 g) Bai Shao (tested) (24 g) Gan Cao (Zhi) (9 g)

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