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Dragon-Guiding Decoction

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Dragon-Guiding Decoction,For diabetes insipidus with profuse urination—drinking 1 dou and urinating 1 dou—coughing up clear phlegm, a flushed face, red lips, and no dryness of the mouth or tongue.

Formulas Name : Dragon-Guiding Decoction

Chinese Name : 引龙汤

Drug Formulation

Scrophularia root 3 liang, Cinnamon bark 3 qian, Cornus fruit 4 qian, Schisandra fruit 1 qian, Ophiopogon tuber 1 liang.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For diabetes insipidus with profuse urination—drinking 1 dou and urinating 1 dou—coughing up clear phlegm, a flushed face, red lips, and no dryness of the mouth or tongue.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Dragon-Guiding Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.,For diabetes insipidus with profuse urination—drinking 1 dou and urinating 1 dou—coughing up clear phlegm, a flushed face, red lips, and no dryness of the mouth or tongue.

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