Modified Shenli Decoction，From *Wai Tai*, Volume 17, citing *Xiao Pin*，For severe deficiency with internal insufficiency, frequent urination, shortness of breath, intense thirst with a burning sensation, and a tight sensation in the bladder.
Modified Shenli Decoction
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Formulas Name : Modified Shenli Decoction
Chinese Name : 加减肾沥汤
Drug Formulation
1 set of kidneys (pork or mutton may be used), 2 liang Polygala (with core removed), 1 sheng Ophiopogon (with core removed), 1 liang Ginseng, 40 jujubes, 2 liang Ligusticum, 2 liang Schisandra, 2 liang Angelica, 2 liang Alisma,4 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 2 liang of Dried Ginger, 3 liang of Dried Rehmannia, 2 liang of Coptis, 30 pieces of Mulberry Cuttlefish Bone, 2 liang of Dragon Bone, 3 liang of Licorice (roasted).
Source
From *Wai Tai*, Volume 17, citing *Xiao Pin*
Processing
Cut the ingredients as directed.
Benefits
For severe deficiency with internal insufficiency, frequent urination, shortness of breath, intense thirst with a burning sensation, and a tight sensation in the bladder.
Instructions for Use
Decoct 1 dou 5 sheng of water according to the standard method until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue and divide into 3 doses.
Note
Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, raw scallions, pork, and wild mustard.
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Modified Shenli Decoction,For severe deficiency with internal insufficiency, frequent urination, shortness of breath, intense thirst with a burning sensation, and a tight sensation in the bladder.