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Turtle and Deer Decoction,Engaging in sexual intercourse immediately after standing up damages the bones and depletes the marrow, leading to weakness in both legs, a sallow complexion and emaciation, bad breath, heat in the limbs, night sweats, and bone-consuming fever.

Formulas Name : Turtle and Deer Decoction

Chinese Name : 龟鹿饮

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 1 liang of Cornus Officinalis, 3 qian of Golden Hairpin Dendrobium, 3 qian of Achyranthes Root, 3 qian of Tiger Bone, 3 qian of Turtle Gelatin, 3 qian of Eucommia Bark, 5 qian of Chinese Yam, 5 qian of Deer Antler Gelatin, 5 qian of Dodder Seed, 5 qian of Atractylodes Macrocephala.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Engaging in sexual intercourse immediately after standing up damages the bones and depletes the marrow, leading to weakness in both legs, a sallow complexion and emaciation, bad breath, heat in the limbs, night sweats, and bone-consuming fever.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Turtle and Deer Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.,Engaging in sexual intercourse immediately after standing up damages the bones and depletes the marrow, leading to weakness in both legs, a sallow complexion and emaciation, bad breath, heat in the limbs, night sweats, and bone-consuming fever.

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