Thirst-Relieving Decoction

Thirst-Relieving Decoction,For diabetes.

Formulas Name : Thirst-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 解渴饮子

Drug Formulation

2 liang of ginseng (stem removed), 2 liang of Astragalus membranaceus (honey-roasted), 2 liang of Ophiopogon japonicus (core removed), 2 liang of dried Pueraria root (with starch), 2 liang of loquat leaves (hairs brushed off, honey-roasted), 2 liang of raw papaya (peeled), 1.5 liang of licorice (roasted), half a liang of dried plum pulp, and half a liang of fresh ginger.

Source

*Wei Family’s Prescriptions*, Volume 9.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For diabetes.

Instructions for Use

Boil in a silver-lined pot with approximately one dou plus a little water until it has boiled about 110 times. When ready to drink, warm about half a zhan and drink as desired; it must be taken after a meal.

Thirst-Relieving Decoction,*Wei Family’s Prescriptions*, Volume 9.,For diabetes.

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