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Essence-Nourishing and Dryness-Moistening Decoction

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Essence-Nourishing and Dryness-Moistening Decoction,Dryness-related conditions manifest as a tendency to startle easily; inability to bend or straighten the waist; inguinal hernia in men; lower abdominal pain in women; and blindness with protruding outer corners of the eyes.

Formulas Name : Essence-Nourishing and Dryness-Moistening Decoction

Chinese Name : 资本润燥汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 30 mulberry leaves, 5 qian of Cornus officinalis, 1 liang of Glehnia root, 1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of Chrysanthemum flowers.

Source

*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Dryness-related conditions manifest as a tendency to startle easily; inability to bend or straighten the waist; inguinal hernia in men; lower abdominal pain in women; and blindness with protruding outer corners of the eyes.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Essence-Nourishing and Dryness-Moistening Decoction,*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.,Dryness-related conditions manifest as a tendency to startle easily; inability to bend or straighten the waist; inguinal hernia in men; lower abdominal pain in women; and blindness with protruding outer corners of the eyes.

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