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Moistening and Purging Decoction,Caused by carrying heavy loads while running, indulging in sexual excess, or injury from the Six Excesses; blood flows from the spine, accompanied by vomiting or regurgitation, surging like a tide and impossible to suppress.

Formulas Name : Moistening and Purging Decoction

Chinese Name : 润下汤

Drug Formulation

Achyranthes root 1 liang, Aquilaria wood 1 qian, Sappan wood 1 qian, Gardenia seed 1 qian.

Source

*Compiled Medical Manuscripts*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Caused by carrying heavy loads while running, indulging in sexual excess, or injury from the Six Excesses; blood flows from the spine, accompanied by vomiting or regurgitation, surging like a tide and impossible to suppress.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; mix with a child’s urine before taking.

Moistening and Purging Decoction,*Compiled Medical Manuscripts*, Volume 7.,Caused by carrying heavy loads while running, indulging in sexual excess, or injury from the Six Excesses; blood flows from the spine, accompanied by vomiting or regurgitation, surging like a tide and impossible to suppress.

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