Decoction for Clearing Dryness，From *Essentials of Diseases and Ulcers*, Volume 2.，Deficiency of qi and blood, compounded by damp-heat, resulting in generalized weakness and soreness; or when damp-heat prevails, causing the Lung (Metal) to be affected by pathogenic factors and the Kidney to lack nourishment, leading to scanty, reddish urine and irregular stools; or soreness and weakness in the lower back and legs, heaviness and numbness of the body; or dizziness, poor appetite, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth, chest fullness, shortness of breath, and reluctance to speak.
Decoction for Clearing Dryness
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Dryness
Chinese Name : 清燥饮
Drug Formulation
Astragalus 1 qian, Atractylodes lancea 1 qian, Ginseng 5 fen, Atractylodes macrocephala 5 fen, Shenqu 5 fen (roasted), Tangerine Peel 5 fen, Licorice 2 fen (roasted), Phellodendron 2 fen (roasted), Ophiopogon 2 fen, Angelica sinensis 2 fen, Pueraria root 2 fen, Alisma 2 fen, Green Tangerine Peel 2 fen, Schisandra berries 9 grains.
Source
From *Essentials of Diseases and Ulcers*, Volume 2.
Benefits
Deficiency of qi and blood, compounded by damp-heat, resulting in generalized weakness and soreness; or when damp-heat prevails, causing the Lung (Metal) to be affected by pathogenic factors and the Kidney to lack nourishment, leading to scanty, reddish urine and irregular stools; or soreness and weakness in the lower back and legs, heaviness and numbness of the body; or dizziness, poor appetite, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth, chest fullness, shortness of breath, and reluctance to speak.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Decoction for Clearing Dryness,Deficiency of qi and blood, compounded by damp-heat, resulting in generalized weakness and soreness; or when damp-heat prevails, causing the Lung (Metal) to be affected by pathogenic factors and the Kidney to lack nourishment, leading to scanty, reddish urine and irregular stools; or soreness and weakness in the lower back and legs, heaviness and numbness of the body; or dizziness, poor appetite, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth, chest fullness, shortness of breath, and reluctance to speak.