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Li Ying Decoction,For dry and damp foot Qi that spreads to the limbs.

Formulas Name : Li Ying Decoction

Chinese Name : 立应汤

Drug Formulation

Da Fu (roasted, used with the peel) 1 liang, Mu Xiang 1 liang, He Li Le (roasted, used with the peel) 1 liang, Fang Ji 1 liang, Perilla stems 1 liang, Qiang Huo (root tip removed) 1 liang, Peony root 1 liang, Dried papaya 1 liang, Cypress knots (chopped) 1 liang, Agarwood 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 83.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For dry and damp foot Qi that spreads to the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach, at noon, and before bedtime.

Li Ying Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 83.，For dry and damp foot Qi that spreads to the limbs.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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