Decoction of Prepared Rehmannia Root

Decoction of Prepared Rehmannia Root,For persistent thirst due to postpartum deficiency, accompanied by shortness of breath, weak legs, blurred vision, dizziness, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Prepared Rehmannia Root

Chinese Name : 熟地黄汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of prepared rehmannia root, 3 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of ophiopogon tuber, 4 liang of trichosanthes root, and half a liang of licorice.

Source

*Three Causes*, Volume 18.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For persistent thirst due to postpartum deficiency, accompanied by shortness of breath, weak legs, blurred vision, dizziness, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Add 2 zhan of water, 1 cuo of glutinous rice, 3 slices of ginger, and 3 jujubes. Decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take before meals.

Decoction of Prepared Rehmannia Root,*Three Causes*, Volume 18.,For persistent thirst due to postpartum deficiency, accompanied by shortness of breath, weak legs, blurred vision, dizziness, and loss of appetite.

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