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Lithospermum and Winter Mallow Decoction

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Lithospermum and Winter Mallow Decoction,Difficulty urinating; obstruction caused by toxic qi.

Formulas Name : Lithospermum and Winter Mallow Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫草冬葵汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian 2 fen of Lithospermum rhizome, 1 qian 2 fen of Gardenia fruit, 1 qian 2 fen of Scutellaria root, 1 qian 1 fen of Gentiana root, 1 qian 1 fen of Sophora root, 1 qian 5 fen of Winter Mallow seeds, 1 qian of Dew-covered Bee Hive, 1 qian of Poria, 1 qian of Akebia stem, 1 qian of White Peony root, 1 qian of Alisma, 1 qian of Plantain seeds.

Source

*Zhunsheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Difficulty urinating; obstruction caused by toxic qi.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in water and take warm, well after a meal.

Lithospermum and Winter Mallow Decoction,*Zhunsheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 5.,Difficulty urinating; obstruction caused by toxic qi.

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