Cistanche and Achyranthes Decoction，*San Yin*, Volume 5.，Liver deficiency injured by dry heat, manifesting as pain in the flanks and lower abdomen, intestinal rumbling, loose stools, or fever, sores and ulcers all over the body, cough, swelling of the limbs, and nasal congestion.
Cistanche and Achyranthes Decoction
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Formulas Name : Cistanche and Achyranthes Decoction
Chinese Name : 苁蓉牛膝汤
Drug Formulation
Cistanche (soaked in wine), Achyranthes (soaked in wine), dried papaya, white peony root, prepared rehmannia root, angelica root, and licorice (roasted)—each in equal parts.
Source
*San Yin*, Volume 5.
Processing
Coarsely chop the ingredients.
Benefits
Liver deficiency injured by dry heat, manifesting as pain in the flanks and lower abdomen, intestinal rumbling, loose stools, or fever, sores and ulcers all over the body, cough, swelling of the limbs, and nasal congestion.
Instructions for Use
Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and half a black plum. Decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take before meals. For muscle atrophy and weak legs, decoct together with powdered deer antler shavings.
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Cistanche and Achyranthes Decoction,Liver deficiency injured by dry heat, manifesting as pain in the flanks and lower abdomen, intestinal rumbling, loose stools, or fever, sores and ulcers all over the body, cough, swelling of the limbs, and nasal congestion.