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traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating Hashimoto's
thyroiditis comprises the following raw materials in the indicated weight ratios: 50-200 parts
Rehmannia glutinosa (processed), 10-60 parts
Cinnamomum cassia, 30-100 parts
Ephedra sinica, 10-60 parts Cervi cornu slices, 10-60 parts
Zingiber officinale (dried), 30-80 parts
Glycyrrhiza uralensis (processed), 50-200 parts
Paeonia lactiflora (white), 50-200 parts
Paeonia veitchii (red), 30-100 parts
Paeonia suffruticosa (moutan
bark), 50-200 parts
Codonopsis pilosula, 50-200 parts
Angelica sinensis, 50-200 parts
Prunus persica, and 30-100 parts
Carthamus tinctorius. The preparation method is as follows: Place
Rehmannia glutinosa,
Cinnamomum cassia,
Ephedra sinica, deer
antler slices, dried ginger, prepared licorice root, white peony root, red peony root, peony
bark,
Codonopsis pilosula,
Angelica sinensis, peach kernel, and safflower in a container, add 8 times the total weight of the herbs in cold water, soak for 30 minutes to fully moisten the herbs, bring to a boil over
high heat, then simmer over low heat for another 30 minutes; for the second decoction, filter out the liquid from the first decoction, add the remaining herbs and 6 times the total weight of the herbs in
warm water, just enough to cover the herbs; soak for 30 minutes, bring to a boil over
high heat, then simmer over low heat for another 20 minutes; after the decoction is completed, combine the two decoctions, filter out the dregs, and obtain the
traditional Chinese medicine decoction.