Decoction for Clearing Greasiness，From *San Yin*, Volume 8.，Indicated for excess heat in the right kidney, manifested as fever, pain radiating from the spine to the flanks, cold feet, and yellowish-red urine resembling gardenia juice; pain at the tip of the penis occurs whenever one feels the urge to urinate.
Decoction for Clearing Greasiness
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Greasiness
Chinese Name : 清膻汤
Drug Formulation
5 liang of white elm bark, 5 liang of winter mallow seeds, 4 liang of stone reed (hairs removed), 3 liang of Scutellaria baicalensis, 3 liang of Akebia trifoliata, 3 liang of Lycopodium clavatum.
Source
From *San Yin*, Volume 8.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
Indicated for excess heat in the right kidney, manifested as fever, pain radiating from the spine to the flanks, cold feet, and yellowish-red urine resembling gardenia juice; pain at the tip of the penis occurs whenever one feels the urge to urinate.
Instructions for Use
First, use 2 zhan of water, add several pieces of Plantain Leaf, and decoct until reduced to 1.5 zhan. Add several qian of the herbal powder, then decoct further until reduced to 7 fen. Strain and take while hot.
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Decoction for Clearing Greasiness,Indicated for excess heat in the right kidney, manifested as fever, pain radiating from the spine to the flanks, cold feet, and yellowish-red urine resembling gardenia juice; pain at the tip of the penis occurs whenever one feels the urge to urinate.