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Moistening Decoction,For excessive heat in the Triple Burner, characterized by sharp pain in the corners of the eyes, heat in the lower back and flanks, restlessness extending from the spine to the chest, indigestion, sweating on the head and face, obstruction of the lower orifices, inability to vomit or defecate, or reversed qi that is interrupted, uncontrollable salivation, or diarrhea, dysuria, and dribbling urine.

Formulas Name : Moistening Decoction

Chinese Name : 润焦汤

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Lycium bark, 5 liang of Pinellia (washed in boiling water 7 times), 5 liang of Bupleurum (stems removed), 5 liang of Alisma, 1 liang of Poria, 1 liang of Ophiopogon (core removed), 1 liang of licorice (roasted), 1 liang of ginseng.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 8.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For excessive heat in the Triple Burner, characterized by sharp pain in the corners of the eyes, heat in the lower back and flanks, restlessness extending from the spine to the chest, indigestion, sweating on the head and face, obstruction of the lower orifices, inability to vomit or defecate, or reversed qi that is interrupted, uncontrollable salivation, or diarrhea, dysuria, and dribbling urine.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and a piece of bamboo shavings the size of a finger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take on an empty stomach.

Moistening Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 8.,For excessive heat in the Triple Burner, characterized by sharp pain in the corners of the eyes, heat in the lower back and flanks, restlessness extending from the spine to the chest, indigestion, sweating on the head and face, obstruction of the lower orifices, inability to vomit or defecate, or reversed qi that is interrupted, uncontrollable salivation, or diarrhea, dysuria, and dribbling urine.

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