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Lotus Seed Heart Fire-Clearing Decoction

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Lotus Seed Heart Fire-Clearing Decoction,Constitutional deficiency of heart qi, aggravated by intense fire in the pericardium, leading to nocturnal emissions, impotence, premature ejaculation, daily nocturnal emissions, and eventually emissions even without dreams; sallow complexion, emaciation, spontaneous sweating, and night sweats.

Formulas Name : Lotus Seed Heart Fire-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 莲心清火汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Scrophularia root, 5 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 3 qian of Salvia root, 1 liang of Chinese yam, 1 liang of Euryale seed, 2 qian of lotus seed heart, 1 liang of Ophiopogon tuber, 0.5 fen of Schisandra fruit, 1 qian of Asparagus root.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Constitutional deficiency of heart qi, aggravated by intense fire in the pericardium, leading to nocturnal emissions, impotence, premature ejaculation, daily nocturnal emissions, and eventually emissions even without dreams; sallow complexion, emaciation, spontaneous sweating, and night sweats.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Lotus Seed Heart Fire-Clearing Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.,Constitutional deficiency of heart qi, aggravated by intense fire in the pericardium, leading to nocturnal emissions, impotence, premature ejaculation, daily nocturnal emissions, and eventually emissions even without dreams; sallow complexion, emaciation, spontaneous sweating, and night sweats.

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