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Er Dan Decoction,For diabetes with excessive thirst, where the thirst fluctuates between severe and mild.

Formulas Name : Er Dan Decoction

Chinese Name : 二丹汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Moutan Bark, 5 qian of Salvia Root, 5 qian of Scrophularia Root, 3 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Cypress Seed Kernels.

Source

From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For diabetes with excessive thirst, where the thirst fluctuates between severe and mild.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Er Dan Decoction,From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 6.,For diabetes with excessive thirst, where the thirst fluctuates between severe and mild.

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