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Liver-Draining and Dampness-Resolving Decoction

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Liver-Draining and Dampness-Resolving Decoction,Heart-type jaundice, with restlessness, thirst, and a strong desire to drink.

Formulas Name : Liver-Draining and Dampness-Resolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 泻肝利湿汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of White Peony Root, 5 qian of Poria, 5 qian of White Atractylodes, 3 qian of Artemisia Capillaris, 3 qian of Roasted Gardenia, 1 qian of Akebia, 1 qian of Polygala.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Heart-type jaundice, with restlessness, thirst, and a strong desire to drink.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver-Draining and Dampness-Resolving Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.,Heart-type jaundice, with restlessness, thirst, and a strong desire to drink.

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