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Bamboo Leaf and Licorice Decoction

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Bamboo Leaf and Licorice Decoction,Clears the heart and relieves restlessness; clears heat and eliminates fire; promotes diuresis and reduces swelling; detoxifies.

Formulas Name : Bamboo Leaf and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 竹叶甘草汤

Drug Formulation

Three sheng of bamboo leaves; one liang each of licorice, ginseng, and poria; five he of wheat; three liang each of ginger and pinellia; five liang of ophiopogon; and fifteen pieces of Da Che.

Source

*Comprehensive Collection of Effective Prescriptions for Women*

Processing

Crush the nine ingredients listed above. Add 9 sheng of water. First, boil the bamboo leaves, wheat, ginger, and jujubes until reduced to 7 sheng; strain out the residue. Add the remaining herbs and boil again until reduced to 2 sheng; strain out the residue. Take 5 he per dose, three times a day and once at night.

Benefits

Clears the heart and relieves restlessness; clears heat and eliminates fire; promotes diuresis and reduces swelling; detoxifies.

Bamboo Leaf and Licorice Decoction,*Comprehensive Collection of Effective Prescriptions for Women*,Clears the heart and relieves restlessness; clears heat and eliminates fire; promotes diuresis and reduces swelling; detoxifies.

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