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Moistening the Intestines Decoction,Constipation due to kidney deficiency, with dry mouth and tongue, swollen and sore throat, dizziness and blurred vision, flushed face, and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Moistening the Intestines Decoction

Chinese Name : 濡肠汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 5 fen of Cimicifuga, 3 qian of Achyranthes.

Source

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

Benefits

Constipation due to kidney deficiency, with dry mouth and tongue, swollen and sore throat, dizziness and blurred vision, flushed face, and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Moistening the Intestines Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,Constipation due to kidney deficiency, with dry mouth and tongue, swollen and sore throat, dizziness and blurred vision, flushed face, and restlessness.

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