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Immortal Decoction with Reduced Water

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Immortal Decoction with Reduced Water,For deficiency-heat in the Triple Burner and the three types of thirst disorders, characterized by uncontrollable thirst and excessive water intake day and night.

Formulas Name : Immortal Decoction with Reduced Water

Chinese Name : 神仙减水法

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of Anemarrhena rhizome, 1 liang of Trichosanthes root, 1 liang of Sophora root, 1 liang of Coptis rhizome, 1 liang of cowpea, 1 liang of duckweed, 1 liang of Ophiopogon tuber, a small amount of orpiment, and 1 liang of Astragalus root.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 179.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For deficiency-heat in the Triple Burner and the three types of thirst disorders, characterized by uncontrollable thirst and excessive water intake day and night.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with freshly drawn water.

Immortal Decoction with Reduced Water,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 179.,For deficiency-heat in the Triple Burner and the three types of thirst disorders, characterized by uncontrollable thirst and excessive water intake day and night.

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