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Clear Dew Decoction,For a sore, blocked throat with a weak and large pulse.

Formulas Name : Clear Dew Decoction

Chinese Name : 清露饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Asparagus root (core removed), 1 qian of Ophiopogon tuber (core removed), 1 qian of Raw Rehmannia root, 2 qian of Prepared Rehmannia root, 8 fen of Dendrobium, 8 fen of Platycodon root, 8 fen of Fructus Aurantii (fried with wheat bran), and 6 fen of Licorice root.

Source

*The Jade Key*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For a sore, blocked throat with a weak and large pulse.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 leaf of loquat (honey-roasted, with hairs brushed off) to the above formula; decoct in 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; take after meals.

Clear Dew Decoction,*The Jade Key*, Volume 1.,For a sore, blocked throat with a weak and large pulse.

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