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Liuwei Dihuang Decoction

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Liuwei Dihuang Decoction,For patients with yin deficiency and internal heat following recovery from diphtheria.

Formulas Name : Liuwei Dihuang Decoction

Chinese Name : 六味地黄汤

Drug Formulation

Prepared Rehmannia 5 qian, Huai Rehmannia 8 qian (roasted), Stiff Silkworm 1 qian 5 fen (roasted with ginger juice), Poria 3 qian, Moutan Bark (de-veined), Alisma (roasted in salt water) 1 qian, Ophiopogon (core removed) 1 qian, Fried Licorice 1 qian, Longan 3 pieces.

Source

From *The Complete Collection on Diphtheria*.

Benefits

For patients with yin deficiency and internal heat following recovery from diphtheria.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liuwei Dihuang Decoction,From *The Complete Collection on Diphtheria*.,For patients with yin deficiency and internal heat following recovery from diphtheria.

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