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Four Moisturizing Decoction

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Four Moisturizing Decoction,Constipation and difficulty passing stools in the elderly.

Formulas Name : Four Moisturizing Decoction

Chinese Name : 四润煎

Drug Formulation

1 zhan of fire hemp seeds (ground and soaked to extract juice), half a zhan of sesame seeds (ground and soaked in water to extract juice), 1 liang of peach kernels (with skin and tips removed), and 1 liang of Schizonepeta spikelets (roasted).

Source

*The Collection of Immortal Prescriptions*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Constipation and difficulty passing stools in the elderly.

Instructions for Use

Add a small amount of salt, decoct together, and take orally.

Four Moisturizing Decoction,*The Collection of Immortal Prescriptions*, Volume 2.,Constipation and difficulty passing stools in the elderly.

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