Decoction for Clearing Dryness

Decoction for Clearing Dryness,Deficiency of qi and blood, compounded by damp-heat, resulting in generalized weakness and soreness; or when damp-heat prevails, causing the Lung (Metal) to be affected by pathogenic factors and the Kidney to lack nourishment, leading to scanty, reddish urine and irregular stools; or soreness and weakness in the lower back and legs, heaviness and numbness of the body; or dizziness, poor appetite, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth, chest fullness, shortness of breath, and reluctance to speak.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Dryness

Chinese Name : 清燥饮

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 1 qian, Atractylodes lancea 1 qian, Ginseng 5 fen, Atractylodes macrocephala 5 fen, Shenqu 5 fen (roasted), Tangerine Peel 5 fen, Licorice 2 fen (roasted), Phellodendron 2 fen (roasted), Ophiopogon 2 fen, Angelica sinensis 2 fen, Pueraria root 2 fen, Alisma 2 fen, Green Tangerine Peel 2 fen, Schisandra berries 9 grains.

Source

From *Essentials of Diseases and Ulcers*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Deficiency of qi and blood, compounded by damp-heat, resulting in generalized weakness and soreness; or when damp-heat prevails, causing the Lung (Metal) to be affected by pathogenic factors and the Kidney to lack nourishment, leading to scanty, reddish urine and irregular stools; or soreness and weakness in the lower back and legs, heaviness and numbness of the body; or dizziness, poor appetite, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth, chest fullness, shortness of breath, and reluctance to speak.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Clearing Dryness,From *Essentials of Diseases and Ulcers*, Volume 2.,Deficiency of qi and blood, compounded by damp-heat, resulting in generalized weakness and soreness; or when damp-heat prevails, causing the Lung (Metal) to be affected by pathogenic factors and the Kidney to lack nourishment, leading to scanty, reddish urine and irregular stools; or soreness and weakness in the lower back and legs, heaviness and numbness of the body; or dizziness, poor appetite, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth, chest fullness, shortness of breath, and reluctance to speak.

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