Six-Ingredient Decoction for Eliminating Phlegm

Six-Ingredient Decoction for Eliminating Phlegm,For diabetes (xiao ke) classified as “lower consumption” (xia xiao).

Formulas Name : Six-Ingredient Decoction for Eliminating Phlegm

Chinese Name : 下消六味汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Huai-processed Rehmannia, 1 qian of Peony Bark, 1 qian of Alisma, 1.5 qian of Cornus Fruit, 1.5 qian of Chinese Yam, 1 qian of Poria, 1.5 qian of Achyranthes, and 1.5 qian of Plantain Seed.

Source

From *Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine Through the Ages*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For diabetes (xiao ke) classified as “lower consumption” (xia xiao).

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Six-Ingredient Decoction for Eliminating Phlegm,From *Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine Through the Ages*, Volume 2.,For diabetes (xiao ke) classified as “lower consumption” (xia xiao).

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