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Lycopodium Decoction

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Lycopodium Decoction,For real heat in the bladder, difficulty urinating, and a sensation of fullness, oppression, and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Lycopodium Decoction

Chinese Name : 瞿麦饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Lycopodium spikelets, 1 liang of Scutellaria baicalensis (with black core removed), 1 liang of licorice (raw, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of Akebia (coarsely chopped), half a liang of mallow root (washed, coarsely chopped), and half a liang of plantain seeds.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 53.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For real heat in the bladder, difficulty urinating, and a sensation of fullness, oppression, and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take while warm.

Lycopodium Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 53.,For real heat in the bladder, difficulty urinating, and a sensation of fullness, oppression, and restlessness.

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