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Cistanche Decoction

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Cistanche Decoction,For lockjaw dysentery with an unresponsive stomach gate caused by an unresponsive kidney gate.

Formulas Name : Cistanche Decoction

Chinese Name : 肉苁蓉汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Cistanche (soaked until slightly softened), 2 qian of Aconite, 2 qian of Ginseng, 2 qian of Charred Dried Ginger, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis, and 3 qian of White Peony Root (soaked in Cinnamon Decoction and stir-fried).

Source

*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 3.

Benefits

For lockjaw dysentery with an unresponsive stomach gate caused by an unresponsive kidney gate.

Instructions for Use

Boil 8 cups of water until reduced to 3 cups; take in 3 divided doses slowly. Once the stomach opens slightly, repeat the treatment.

Cistanche Decoction,*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 3.,For lockjaw dysentery with an unresponsive stomach gate caused by an unresponsive kidney gate.

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