Plum Blossom Fragrant Decoction

Plum Blossom Fragrant Decoction,For diabetes insipidus, where the patient drinks as much as a shi dou of water, in cases of extreme severity.

Formulas Name : Plum Blossom Fragrant Decoction

Chinese Name : 梅花取香汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang Tianhuafen, 1 liang dried black plum pulp, 1 liang ginseng, 1 liang dried kudzu root, 1 liang loquat leaves, 1 liang astragalus, 1 liang trichosanthes seeds, 1 liang ophiopogon tuber, 1 liang schisandra berries, 5 qian sandalwood.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 176), citing *Formulas from the De Sheng Hall*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For diabetes insipidus, where the patient drinks as much as a shi dou of water, in cases of extreme severity.

Instructions for Use

Take with water; may be taken at will, regardless of the time of day.

Plum Blossom Fragrant Decoction,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 176), citing *Formulas from the De Sheng Hall*.,For diabetes insipidus, where the patient drinks as much as a shi dou of water, in cases of extreme severity.

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