Assist-the-Elder Decoction

Assist-the-Elder Decoction,Enuresis in the elderly. Urine leakage occurs while sleeping at night, or spontaneously during the day when not asleep.

Formulas Name : Assist-the-Elder Decoction

Chinese Name : 助老汤

Drug Formulation

Rehmannia glutinosa (cooked) 1 liang, Cornus officinalis 1 liang, Amomum villosum 1 qian, Cinnamomum cassia 2 qian, Polygala tenuifolia 1 qian, Jujube seed (roasted) 5 qian, Ginseng 3 qian, Schisandra chinensis (Northern variety) 2 qian.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Enuresis in the elderly. Urine leakage occurs while sleeping at night, or spontaneously during the day when not asleep.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Assist-the-Elder Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,Enuresis in the elderly. Urine leakage occurs while sleeping at night, or spontaneously during the day when not asleep.

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