Shangqing Decoction

Shangqing Decoction,Pathogenic heat in the Qi aspect of the Upper Jiao, manifesting as thirst and scanty, difficult urination.

Formulas Name : Shangqing Decoction

Chinese Name : 上清饮子

Drug Formulation

Rush heart 6 fen, Akebia stem 6 fen, Plantain seed 8 fen, Alisma 8 fen, Lycopodium 8 fen, Amber 8 fen, Flat-leaved water-plantain 8 fen, Poria 1 qian, Polyporus 1 qian, Akebia stem 8 fen.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Pathogenic heat in the Qi aspect of the Upper Jiao, manifesting as thirst and scanty, difficult urination.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take hot on an empty stomach.

Shangqing Decoction,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 7.,Pathogenic heat in the Qi aspect of the Upper Jiao, manifesting as thirst and scanty, difficult urination.

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