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Moistening Earth Decoction,For dryness of stomach qi, characterized by thirst with a strong desire to drink, occasional bouts of restlessness, a preference for stillness over movement, delight at the sight of fruit, and aversion to hot soup.

Formulas Name : Moistening Earth Decoction

Chinese Name : 润土汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Scrophularia root, 1 liang of raw Rehmannia root, 1 qian of licorice, 5 qian of Lycium bark, and 3 qian of Poria.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For dryness of stomach qi, characterized by thirst with a strong desire to drink, occasional bouts of restlessness, a preference for stillness over movement, delight at the sight of fruit, and aversion to hot soup.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Moistening Earth Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.，For dryness of stomach qi, characterized by thirst with a strong desire to drink, occasional bouts of restlessness, a preference for stillness over movement, delight at the sight of fruit, and aversion to hot soup.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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