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Moisturizing Decoction to Replace Tea

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Moisturizing Decoction to Replace Tea,For conditions of intense heat in warm diseases that scorch the yin fluids of the lung and stomach, causing dryness and thirst in the mouth, coughing up white foam, and a dry, stagnant, and unpleasant sensation.

Formulas Name : Moisturizing Decoction to Replace Tea

Chinese Name : 生津代茶饮

Drug Formulation

5 green loquats (ground), 2 qian Dendrobium nobile, 2 qian Chrysanthemum, 5 water chestnuts (peeled), 3 qian Ophiopogon, 2 fresh reed roots (chopped), 3 qian mulberry leaves, 2 qian bamboo shavings, 10 slices of fresh lotus root, 2 yellow pears (peeled).

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Benefits

For conditions of intense heat in warm diseases that scorch the yin fluids of the lung and stomach, causing dryness and thirst in the mouth, coughing up white foam, and a dry, stagnant, and unpleasant sensation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and drink as a tea.

Moisturizing Decoction to Replace Tea,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,For conditions of intense heat in warm diseases that scorch the yin fluids of the lung and stomach, causing dryness and thirst in the mouth, coughing up white foam, and a dry, stagnant, and unpleasant sensation.

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