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Kidney-Nourishing and Liver-Revitalizing Decoction,Deficiency of liver and kidney essence; the meridians lack nourishment; blood does not circulate; qi does not flow freely; deficiency of both qi and blood; numbness and loss of function.

Formulas Name : Kidney-Nourishing and Liver-Revitalizing Decoction

Chinese Name : 补肾生肝饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 3 qian of Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), 2 qian of Paeonia lactiflora (roasted), 2 qian of Ligustrum lucidum, 1 qian 5 fen of Dioscorea opposita (roasted), 1 qian of Panax ginseng, 1 qian 5 fen of Lycium barbarum, 1 qian of Salvia miltiorrhiza, and 1 qian of fried Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Source

From *Records of Insights into Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Deficiency of liver and kidney essence; the meridians lack nourishment; blood does not circulate; qi does not flow freely; deficiency of both qi and blood; numbness and loss of function.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, and take warm on an empty stomach.

Kidney-Nourishing and Liver-Revitalizing Decoction,From *Records of Insights into Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 1.,Deficiency of liver and kidney essence; the meridians lack nourishment; blood does not circulate; qi does not flow freely; deficiency of both qi and blood; numbness and loss of function.

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