Rhubarb and Licorice Decoction

Rhubarb and Licorice Decoction,For all cases of diabetes with uncontrollable thirst.

Formulas Name : Rhubarb and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 大黄甘草饮子

Drug Formulation

5 sheng of soybeans (boil three times, drain off the bitter water, then boil again), 1.5 liang of rhubarb, and 4 liang of licorice (coarse variety, crushed).

Source

From *Xuanming Lun*, Volume 10.

Processing

Use one bucket of well water; boil the above ingredients together for 3–5 hours until the mixture reaches the consistency of thick rice paste. Wait briefly until the soybeans are soft, then pour into a large basin and allow to cool.

Benefits

For all cases of diabetes with uncontrollable thirst.

Instructions for Use

Have the patient eat the soybeans and drink the soybean broth whenever thirsty, without regard to the time of day. The internal organs will naturally become clear and moistened. If thirst persists, administer the decoction again; the condition will resolve on its own within 3–5 days.

Rhubarb and Licorice Decoction,From *Xuanming Lun*, Volume 10.,For all cases of diabetes with uncontrollable thirst.

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