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Fire-Reducing Decoction

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Fire-Reducing Decoction,Alcohol damages the heart and spleen, causing stagnation that manifests as dysuria, regardless of whether the discharge is red or white.

Formulas Name : Fire-Reducing Decoction

Chinese Name : 降火汤

Drug Formulation

Coptis (roasted with Evodia) 1 qian, Pyrrosia 1 qian, Red Peony Root 1 qian, Turmeric 1 qian, Apricot Kernel 2 qian, Plantain Seed 2 qian, Scutellaria 1.5 qian, Phellodendron 1.5 qian, Gardenia Seed 1.5 qian, Abdominal Skin 1.5 qian, Angelica Root 3 qian, Licorice 0.3 qian, Leek and Earthworm Dung 2 qian.

Source

From *The Classic of Dian Dian*, Volume 1.

Processing

Roast the above herbs until dry, then grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

Alcohol damages the heart and spleen, causing stagnation that manifests as dysuria, regardless of whether the discharge is red or white.

Instructions for Use

Steep and drink.

Fire-Reducing Decoction,From *The Classic of Dian Dian*, Volume 1.,Alcohol damages the heart and spleen, causing stagnation that manifests as dysuria, regardless of whether the discharge is red or white.

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