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Decoction for Treating Both Water and Fire

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Decoction for Treating Both Water and Fire,In cases of extreme kidney deficiency combined with excessive heart fire, leading to a sudden collapse resembling a stroke, accompanied by intense thirst with a strong urge to drink, red eyes, shortness of breath, a forceful and throbbing heart pulse, and an inability to speak.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Treating Both Water and Fire

Chinese Name : 水火两治汤

Drug Formulation

Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared) 1 liang, Cornus officinalis 5 qian, Ophiopogon japonicus 1 liang, Angelica sinensis 1 liang, Rehmannia glutinosa (raw) 1 liang, Schisandra chinensis 2 qian, Scrophularia ningpoensis 1 liang, Poria cocos (processed) 3 qian, Coptis chinensis 2 qian, White mustard seed 3 qian.

Source

*Essentials of Stroke Treatment*.

Benefits

In cases of extreme kidney deficiency combined with excessive heart fire, leading to a sudden collapse resembling a stroke, accompanied by intense thirst with a strong urge to drink, red eyes, shortness of breath, a forceful and throbbing heart pulse, and an inability to speak.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Treating Both Water and Fire,*Essentials of Stroke Treatment*.,In cases of extreme kidney deficiency combined with excessive heart fire, leading to a sudden collapse resembling a stroke, accompanied by intense thirst with a strong urge to drink, red eyes, shortness of breath, a forceful and throbbing heart pulse, and an inability to speak.

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