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Decoction for Enhancing Memory,For forgetfulness. Caused by the depletion of kidney essence and the drying up of heart blood due to old age, resulting in an inability to recall recent events; even when others recount past events, the patient remains bewildered.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Enhancing Memory

Chinese Name : 强记汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Ophiopogon, 1 liang of Raw Jujube Seed, and 2 qian of Polygala.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For forgetfulness. Caused by the depletion of kidney essence and the drying up of heart blood due to old age, resulting in an inability to recall recent events; even when others recount past events, the patient remains bewildered.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After 30 doses, forgetfulness will be gone.

Decoction for Enhancing Memory,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,For forgetfulness. Caused by the depletion of kidney essence and the drying up of heart blood due to old age, resulting in an inability to recall recent events; even when others recount past events, the patient remains bewildered.

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