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Goji Root Decoction

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Goji Root Decoction,For diabetes insipidus, excessive thirst, frequent and copious urination, and a sensation of heat, oppression, and restlessness in the chest.

Formulas Name : Goji Root Decoction

Chinese Name : 枸杞根饮

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Lycium root bark, 2 liang of Potamogeton root, 2 liang of white plum root bark, 2 liang of Pueraria root (all four ingredients washed and coarsely chopped), 1 liang of licorice (roasted), 2 liang of oyster shell (roasted), and 5 liang of gypsum (crushed).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 59.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For diabetes insipidus, excessive thirst, frequent and copious urination, and a sensation of heat, oppression, and restlessness in the chest.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.

Goji Root Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 59.,For diabetes insipidus, excessive thirst, frequent and copious urination, and a sensation of heat, oppression, and restlessness in the chest.

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