Health-Preserving Decoction

Health-Preserving Decoction,For malnutrition-related fever, emaciation, and night sweats.

Formulas Name : Health-Preserving Decoction

Chinese Name : 卫生汤

Drug Formulation

Diguopi (washed) 4 liang, raw Rehmannia glutinosa 1 liang, licorice root half a liang, white peony root 1 liang.

Source

From *Bao’s Formulas*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 380).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For malnutrition-related fever, emaciation, and night sweats.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, with 30 grains of wheat added. Decoct in water and take orally.

Health-Preserving Decoction,From *Bao’s Formulas*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 380).,For malnutrition-related fever, emaciation, and night sweats.

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