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Nine-Treasure Decoction for Nourishing Yin

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Nine-Treasure Decoction for Nourishing Yin,Indicated for suspended abscesses caused by a diet rich in greasy and starchy foods, leading to internal heat, swelling, scanty and difficult urination, severe constipation, internal heat with a dry mouth, restlessness and thirst with a craving for cold drinks, and six pulses that are deep, firm, and forceful.

Formulas Name : Nine-Treasure Decoction for Nourishing Yin

Chinese Name : 滋阴九宝饮

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong, Danggui, Baishao, Shidi, Huanglian, Tianhuafen, Zhimu, Huangbai, and Da Huang (stir-fried with honey water)—2 qian.

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Indicated for suspended abscesses caused by a diet rich in greasy and starchy foods, leading to internal heat, swelling, scanty and difficult urination, severe constipation, internal heat with a dry mouth, restlessness and thirst with a craving for cold drinks, and six pulses that are deep, firm, and forceful.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients in 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; take on an empty stomach.

Nine-Treasure Decoction for Nourishing Yin,*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.,Indicated for suspended abscesses caused by a diet rich in greasy and starchy foods, leading to internal heat, swelling, scanty and difficult urination, severe constipation, internal heat with a dry mouth, restlessness and thirst with a craving for cold drinks, and six pulses that are deep, firm, and forceful.

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