Decoction for Nourishing Both Metal and Water,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,Excessive indulgence in sexual activity, unchecked lust, exposure to external pathogenic factors, resulting in a common cold with cough, and restless sleep.
Decoction for Nourishing Both Metal and Water
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing Both Metal and Water
Chinese Name : 金水两滋汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang Ophiopogon tuber, 3 qian Asparagus root, 1 qian Platycodon root, 1 qian Licorice root, 1 liang Prepared Rehmannia root, 3 qian Poria, 5 qian Chinese yam, 3 fen Cinnamon bark, 3 qian Atractylodes root, 1 qian Aster root, 2 qian White mustard seed.
Source
*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.
Benefits
Excessive indulgence in sexual activity, unchecked lust, exposure to external pathogenic factors, resulting in a common cold with cough, and restless sleep.
Instructions for Use
Decoct and take orally. After 2 doses, sleep will be restful; after 4 doses, the cough will subside; after 10 doses, the condition will be completely cured.
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Decoction for Nourishing Both Metal and Water,Excessive indulgence in sexual activity, unchecked lust, exposure to external pathogenic factors, resulting in a common cold with cough, and restless sleep.