Oak Branch Decoction

Oak Branch Decoction,For those who are obese and fond of drinking, who have always been averse to heat, and who, upon falling ill, experience profuse spontaneous sweating, weakness in all four limbs, aversion to cold, scanty and reddish urine, stools that are either loose or hard, and a reduced appetite—this indicates that a condition of weakness has already developed.

Formulas Name : Oak Branch Decoction

Chinese Name : 柞木化酲汤

Drug Formulation

Scrophularia root 2 liang, Ophiopogon tuber 2 liang, Oak twigs 3 qian, Licorice root 5 fen, Ginseng 1 liang, Asparagus root 3 qian, Scutellaria root 2 qian, Fritillaria bulb 2 qian.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For those who are obese and fond of drinking, who have always been averse to heat, and who, upon falling ill, experience profuse spontaneous sweating, weakness in all four limbs, aversion to cold, scanty and reddish urine, stools that are either loose or hard, and a reduced appetite—this indicates that a condition of weakness has already developed.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Oak Branch Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.,For those who are obese and fond of drinking, who have always been averse to heat, and who, upon falling ill, experience profuse spontaneous sweating, weakness in all four limbs, aversion to cold, scanty and reddish urine, stools that are either loose or hard, and a reduced appetite—this indicates that a condition of weakness has already developed.

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