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Decoction for Moistening Dryness and Astringing Essence,Spermatorrhea, frequent and uncontrollable hunger, aversion to hearing human voices, restlessness, drowsiness, and pain during urination.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Moistening Dryness and Astringing Essence

Chinese Name : 润燥涩精汤

Drug Formulation

Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), Paeonia lactiflora (roasted), Cuscuta chinensis, Dragon Bone, Chinese Yam, Ophiopogon japonicus, Asparagus cochinchinensis, and Turtle Plastron Gelatin.

Source

From *Essentials of the Collection of Formulas Based on Causes and Symptoms*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Spermatorrhea, frequent and uncontrollable hunger, aversion to hearing human voices, restlessness, drowsiness, and pain during urination.

Decoction for Moistening Dryness and Astringing Essence，From *Essentials of the Collection of Formulas Based on Causes and Symptoms*, Volume 2.，Spermatorrhea, frequent and uncontrollable hunger, aversion to hearing human voices, restlessness, drowsiness, and pain during urination.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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