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Moistening-the-Bowel Decoction,For constipation due to kidney deficiency, accompanied by a dry mouth and tongue, a swollen and sore throat, dizziness and blurred vision, a flushed face, and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Moistening-the-Bowel Decoction

Chinese Name : 濡肠饮

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Cistanche.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

For constipation due to kidney deficiency, accompanied by a dry mouth and tongue, a swollen and sore throat, dizziness and blurred vision, a flushed face, and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Wash the ingredients, soak them in fresh water, change the water 5 times a day, decoct in water, and take on an empty stomach. Take several consecutive doses; there is no case where it fails to relieve constipation.

Moistening-the-Bowel Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,For constipation due to kidney deficiency, accompanied by a dry mouth and tongue, a swollen and sore throat, dizziness and blurred vision, a flushed face, and restlessness.

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