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Cardiotonic Decoction

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Cardiotonic Decoction,Nocturnal emission. Caused by an inherent deficiency of heart qi, leading to excessive fire in the pericardium, resulting in nocturnal emission, impotence, rapid ejaculation, daily nocturnal emissions, and eventually emission even without dreaming; accompanied by a sallow complexion, emaciation, spontaneous sweating, and night sweats.

Formulas Name : Cardiotonic Decoction

Chinese Name : 强心汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 5 qian of Poria cocos (with the core), 5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 3 qian of Ophiopogon japonicus, 5 qian of Morinda officinalis, 5 qian of Dioscorea opposita, 5 qian of Euryale ferox, 5 qian of Scrophularia ningpoensis, 5 fen of Schisandra chinensis, and 3 fen of lotus seed hearts.

Source

From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Nocturnal emission. Caused by an inherent deficiency of heart qi, leading to excessive fire in the pericardium, resulting in nocturnal emission, impotence, rapid ejaculation, daily nocturnal emissions, and eventually emission even without dreaming; accompanied by a sallow complexion, emaciation, spontaneous sweating, and night sweats.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Cardiotonic Decoction,From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 8.,Nocturnal emission. Caused by an inherent deficiency of heart qi, leading to excessive fire in the pericardium, resulting in nocturnal emission, impotence, rapid ejaculation, daily nocturnal emissions, and eventually emission even without dreaming; accompanied by a sallow complexion, emaciation, spontaneous sweating, and night sweats.

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