Eight-Ingredient Herba Smilacis Decoction,From *Wai Tai*, Volume 27, citing *Formulas by Xu Renze*.,For diabetes with frequent urination; lung-related wasting syndrome with scant fluid intake and profuse urination; and cold dysuria with chills, burning, and pain.
Eight-Ingredient Herba Smilacis Decoction
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Formulas Name : Eight-Ingredient Herba Smilacis Decoction
Chinese Name : 菝葜八味汤
Drug Formulation
3 liang of Clematis, 3 liang of Trichosanthes root, 4 liang of Astragalus, 4 liang of Lycium bark, 4 liang of Schisandra, 3 liang of Ginseng, 8 liang of Gypsum (crushed), and 3 liang of Oyster shell.
Source
From *Wai Tai*, Volume 27, citing *Formulas by Xu Renze*.
Processing
The ingredients above are sliced.
Benefits
For diabetes with frequent urination; lung-related wasting syndrome with scant fluid intake and profuse urination; and cold dysuria with chills, burning, and pain.
Instructions for Use
Boil in 1 dou of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue. Divide into 3 doses and take warm. Take one dose every time one walks 10 li; a course of 5–6 doses is optimal. Take one dose every 5 days; once the full course is completed, it is advisable to take the Astragalus Fourteen-Ingredient Pills.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026
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Eight-Ingredient Herba Smilacis Decoction,For diabetes with frequent urination; lung-related wasting syndrome with scant fluid intake and profuse urination; and cold dysuria with chills, burning, and pain.