Liver-Protecting Decoction

Liver-Protecting Decoction,Deficiency of Liver Wood allows pathogenic factors to take advantage of the situation and invade, leading to malaria of the Jueyin Liver Meridian. During a malaria attack, the patient first experiences chills and shivering, followed by heat; the complexion is pale, and the patient frequently sighs deeply. In severe cases, the patient may appear as if on the verge of death, or suffer from headache and thirst.

Formulas Name : Liver-Protecting Decoction

Chinese Name : 护肝汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 5 qian of Soft-shelled Turtle Carapace, 2 qian of Cornus Officinalis, 3 qian of Polygonum Multiflorum, 3 qian of White Mustard Seed, 1 liang of Angelica Sinensis, 1 qian 5 fen of Bupleurum.

Source

From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Deficiency of Liver Wood allows pathogenic factors to take advantage of the situation and invade, leading to malaria of the Jueyin Liver Meridian. During a malaria attack, the patient first experiences chills and shivering, followed by heat; the complexion is pale, and the patient frequently sighs deeply. In severe cases, the patient may appear as if on the verge of death, or suffer from headache and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver-Protecting Decoction,From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 8.,Deficiency of Liver Wood allows pathogenic factors to take advantage of the situation and invade, leading to malaria of the Jueyin Liver Meridian. During a malaria attack, the patient first experiences chills and shivering, followed by heat; the complexion is pale, and the patient frequently sighs deeply. In severe cases, the patient may appear as if on the verge of death, or suffer from headache and thirst.

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