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Trace-the-Source Kidney-Rescuing Decoction

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Trace-the-Source Kidney-Rescuing Decoction,For postpartum yin deficiency with fever, body pain, spontaneous sweating, loss of appetite, headache, dry mouth, and aversion to both cold and heat.

Formulas Name : Trace-the-Source Kidney-Rescuing Decoction

Chinese Name : 溯源救肾汤

Drug Formulation

Rehmannia glutinosa (cooked) 4 qian, Ophiopogon japonicus (roasted, core removed, until golden yellow) 1 qian 5 fen, Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted) 2 qian, Paeonia lactiflora (wine-roasted) 1 qian 2 fen, Eucommia ulmoides (raw) 2 qian, Dipsacus asper (Sichuan variety) 1 qian 5 fen, Achyranthes bidentata 2 qian, Charred ginger 6 fen.

Source

From *Feng’s Treasure Chest: Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 20.

Benefits

For postpartum yin deficiency with fever, body pain, spontaneous sweating, loss of appetite, headache, dry mouth, and aversion to both cold and heat.

Instructions for Use

Add lampwick and lotus seeds; decoct in water and take warm before meals.

Trace-the-Source Kidney-Rescuing Decoction,From *Feng’s Treasure Chest: Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 20.,For postpartum yin deficiency with fever, body pain, spontaneous sweating, loss of appetite, headache, dry mouth, and aversion to both cold and heat.

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