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Tongxin Decoction,For various conditions of internal abdominal heat, distension, and pain, as well as difficulty urinating accompanied by thirst.

Formulas Name : Tongxin Decoction

Chinese Name : 通心饮

Drug Formulation

Akebia stem, Gardenia fruit, Scutellaria root, Lycopodium, Forsythia fruit, Fructus Aurantii (without pith), Melia fruit, and Licorice root—all in equal parts.

Source

*Yi Ji*, Volume 8.

Benefits

For various conditions of internal abdominal heat, distension, and pain, as well as difficulty urinating accompanied by thirst.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 stems of Plantain Herb and 20 roots of Lampwick, decoct in water, and take orally.

Tongxin Decoction,*Yi Ji*, Volume 8.,For various conditions of internal abdominal heat, distension, and pain, as well as difficulty urinating accompanied by thirst.

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