Laisu Decoction

Laisu Decoction,In cases of kidney exhaustion, there is a long-standing deficiency of true yin; or, due to excessive sexual activity, fluids are depleted below while fire rages above, resulting in body heat, lower back pain, a dry throat, and a dry mouth. In severe cases, this may lead to coughing and hemoptysis.

Formulas Name : Laisu Decoction

Chinese Name : 来苏汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Asparagus root, 2 qian of Oat straw, 3 qian of Raw Rehmannia root, 3 qian of Prepared Rehmannia root, 3 qian of Southern Glehnia root, 3 qian of Northern Glehnia root, 1 qian of White Peony root, 1 qian of Red Peony root, 3 qian of Cuscuta seed, 2 qian of Fritillaria bulb, 4 qian of Magnetite, 3 qian of Eucommia bark, 2 qian of Madder root, 2 qian of Achyranthes root, 3 qian of Apricot kernels, and 10 lotus seeds (with the cores removed).

Source

From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.

Benefits

In cases of kidney exhaustion, there is a long-standing deficiency of true yin; or, due to excessive sexual activity, fluids are depleted below while fire rages above, resulting in body heat, lower back pain, a dry throat, and a dry mouth. In severe cases, this may lead to coughing and hemoptysis.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Laisu Decoction,From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.,In cases of kidney exhaustion, there is a long-standing deficiency of true yin; or, due to excessive sexual activity, fluids are depleted below while fire rages above, resulting in body heat, lower back pain, a dry throat, and a dry mouth. In severe cases, this may lead to coughing and hemoptysis.

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