Nourish the Kidney and Activate Blood Decoction

Nourish the Kidney and Activate Blood Decoction,Benign prostatic hyperplasia complicated by urinary retention, attributed to the accumulation of blood stasis and pathogenic heat in the lower jiao.

Formulas Name : Nourish the Kidney and Activate Blood Decoction

Chinese Name : 滋肾活血汤

Drug Formulation

Peach Kernel 15g, Red Peony Root 12g, Sichuan Achyranthes Root 12g, Lycopodium 12g, Plantain Herb 12g, Salted Phellodendron Bark 10g, Salted Anemarrhena Rhizome 10g, Safflower 10g,Bamboo Leaves 10g, Wangbuliu 10g, Soapberry Thorns 10g, Wuyao 10g, Licorice Tips 5g, Cinnamon Bark 2g (to be added separately).

Source

Formula attributed to Wang Fusheng, as cited in *A Thousand Family Remedies*.

Benefits

Benign prostatic hyperplasia complicated by urinary retention, attributed to the accumulation of blood stasis and pathogenic heat in the lower jiao.

Instructions for Use

Add an appropriate amount of water, soak for 1 hour, decoct twice, mix the decoctions, and divide into two doses; take one dose daily. For mild cases, generally take 3–4 consecutive doses; for severe cases, take 6–10 consecutive doses.

Nourish the Kidney and Activate Blood Decoction,Formula attributed to Wang Fusheng, as cited in *A Thousand Family Remedies*.,Benign prostatic hyperplasia complicated by urinary retention, attributed to the accumulation of blood stasis and pathogenic heat in the lower jiao.

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