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Fire-Suppressing Decoction,Kidney fire surges upward, causing toothache that worsens at night, leaving the patient moaning and unable to sleep.

Formulas Name : Fire-Suppressing Decoction

Chinese Name : 制火汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Raw Rehmannia, 5 qian of Scrophularia, 3 fen of Cinnamon Bark, 1 qian of Dipsacus, 2 qian of Plantain Seed.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Kidney fire surges upward, causing toothache that worsens at night, leaving the patient moaning and unable to sleep.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. The pain will subside after two doses.

Fire-Suppressing Decoction，*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.，Kidney fire surges upward, causing toothache that worsens at night, leaving the patient moaning and unable to sleep.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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