Tongquan Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.，Excessive revelry and uncontrollable laughter lead to excessive yang and fiery heat, depleting the body’s fluids and damaging the heart qi. This results in dry saliva and body fluids, sores on the mouth and tongue, and a constant thirst for drink. Over time, the body becomes emaciated and withered, and sweating occurs in the chest area.
Tongquan Decoction
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Formulas Name : Tongquan Decoction
Chinese Name : 通泉饮
Drug Formulation
1 liang of roasted jujube seeds, 1 liang of Ophiopogon tuber, 3 qian of Asparagus root, 1 qian of Schisandra fruit, 3 qian of ginseng, 3 qian of Salvia root, 1 qian of Polygala root, 5 qian of Angelica root, 1 qian of licorice, and 3 qian of Biota seed.
Source
From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.
Benefits
Excessive revelry and uncontrollable laughter lead to excessive yang and fiery heat, depleting the body’s fluids and damaging the heart qi. This results in dry saliva and body fluids, sores on the mouth and tongue, and a constant thirst for drink. Over time, the body becomes emaciated and withered, and sweating occurs in the chest area.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, the mouth becomes moist; after two doses, the sweating in the chest ceases; after three doses, all symptoms are completely resolved.
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Tongquan Decoction,Excessive revelry and uncontrollable laughter lead to excessive yang and fiery heat, depleting the body’s fluids and damaging the heart qi. This results in dry saliva and body fluids, sores on the mouth and tongue, and a constant thirst for drink. Over time, the body becomes emaciated and withered, and sweating occurs in the chest area.