Thirst-Relieving Four-Ingredient Decoction

Thirst-Relieving Four-Ingredient Decoction,Severe postpartum diabetes insipidus, characterized by unceasing thirst and drinking, with extreme depletion of body fluids and internal heat.

Formulas Name : Thirst-Relieving Four-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 止渴四物汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of White Peony Root, 1 qian of Sichuan Lovage, 1 qian of Anemarrhena, 1 qian of Phellodendron Bark, 1 qian of Poria, 1 qian of Astragalus.

Source

From *Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Severe postpartum diabetes insipidus, characterized by unceasing thirst and drinking, with extreme depletion of body fluids and internal heat.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Thirst-Relieving Four-Ingredient Decoction,From *Ye’s Gynecology*, Volume 3.,Severe postpartum diabetes insipidus, characterized by unceasing thirst and drinking, with extreme depletion of body fluids and internal heat.

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