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Deer and Dodder Pills,Excessive alcohol consumption leads to accumulated heat that permeates the five viscera, causing the body fluids and blood to dry up, resulting in frequent urination, wasting of the muscles, and a strong craving for cold foods and beverages.

Formulas Name : Deer and Dodder Pills

Chinese Name : 鹿菟丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of deer antler, 2 liang of dodder seeds, 2 liang of Chinese yam.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

Excessive alcohol consumption leads to accumulated heat that permeates the five viscera, causing the body fluids and blood to dry up, resulting in frequent urination, wasting of the muscles, and a strong craving for cold foods and beverages.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 pills per dose, washed down with rice water, ginseng decoction, or salted wine.

Deer and Dodder Pills,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,Excessive alcohol consumption leads to accumulated heat that permeates the five viscera, causing the body fluids and blood to dry up, resulting in frequent urination, wasting of the muscles, and a strong craving for cold foods and beverages.

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