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Liu Xian Decoction

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Liu Xian Decoction,For kidney yin deficiency, exhaustion and weakness, restlessness due to wheezing and coughing, gradual loss of voice, and weak, low-pitched breathing.

Formulas Name : Liu Xian Decoction

Chinese Name : 留线汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 1 qian of Tussilago Flower, 2 qian of Cornus Fruit, 5 qian of Ophiopogon Tuber, 5 qian of Lycium Bark, 1 qian of Fritillaria Bulb, 1 qian of Perilla Seed, 3 qian of Chinese Yam, 3 qian of Euryale Seed, and 3 fen of Stemona Root.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.

Benefits

For kidney yin deficiency, exhaustion and weakness, restlessness due to wheezing and coughing, gradual loss of voice, and weak, low-pitched breathing.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liu Xian Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,For kidney yin deficiency, exhaustion and weakness, restlessness due to wheezing and coughing, gradual loss of voice, and weak, low-pitched breathing.

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