Bamboo Root Decoction,Quoted from *Xu Renze’s Formulas* in Volume 27 of *Wai Tai*.,For diabetes with excessive thirst and frequent urination.
Bamboo Root Decoction
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Formulas Name : Bamboo Root Decoction
Chinese Name : 竹根饮子
Drug Formulation
(??) Bamboo roots (sliced) 5 sheng, raw mao root (sliced) 5 sheng, reed root (sliced) 5 sheng, smilax root (sliced) 2 sheng, gypsum 1 jin (crushed with a pestle), black plums 30, ginger (sliced) 1 sheng, wheat 3 sheng, bamboo sap 2 sheng, white honey 1 sheng.
Source
Quoted from *Xu Renze’s Formulas* in Volume 27 of *Wai Tai*.
Benefits
For diabetes with excessive thirst and frequent urination.
Instructions for Use
Boil 5 dou of water down to 1 dou, strain out the residue, add bamboo sap and honey, and store in a non-porous bottle. Take this with the 14-Ingredient Astragalus Pills. Even if the pills are not taken, drink this immediately upon feeling a dry mouth or thirst. During hot months, prepare a fresh batch daily as needed; preparing too much at once may cause it to spoil.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Bamboo Root Decoction,For diabetes with excessive thirst and frequent urination.