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Diguopi Decoction

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Diguopi Decoction,Deficient heat in the kidneys, manifested by a normal appetite but frequent urination, leading to gradual weight loss and weakness.

Formulas Name : Diguopi Decoction

Chinese Name : 地骨皮饮子

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Diguopi, 1 liang of raw dried Rehmannia root, 1 liang of ginseng (root tip removed), 2 liang of Ophiopogon tuber (core removed), 1 liang of white dragon bone, and 1 liang of Astragalus root (chopped).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 58.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Deficient heat in the kidneys, manifested by a normal appetite but frequent urination, leading to gradual weight loss and weakness.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian per dose. Add half a fen of fresh ginger and half a he of wheat to one da zan of water, decoct until reduced to five-tenths, strain, and take warm before each meal.

Diguopi Decoction,From *Shenghui*, Volume 58.,Deficient heat in the kidneys, manifested by a normal appetite but frequent urination, leading to gradual weight loss and weakness.

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