Moisturizing and Nourishing Decoction

Moisturizing and Nourishing Decoction,For dryness and depletion of the spleen and stomach, where extreme dryness gives rise to wind, causing stiffness and restriction in the hands and feet.

Formulas Name : Moisturizing and Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 润滋汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of Scrophularia root, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of white peony root, 3 qian of stir-fried gardenia, 1 liang of Ophiopogon tuber, and 5 qian of Chinese yam.

Source

From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For dryness and depletion of the spleen and stomach, where extreme dryness gives rise to wind, causing stiffness and restriction in the hands and feet.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Moisturizing and Nourishing Decoction,From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.,For dryness and depletion of the spleen and stomach, where extreme dryness gives rise to wind, causing stiffness and restriction in the hands and feet.

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