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Water Smartweed Decoction,For dry cholera without vomiting or diarrhea, accompanied by stiff and aching limbs, chills, and cold sweats.

Formulas Name : Water Smartweed Decoction

Chinese Name : 水蓼饮

Drug Formulation

2 liang of water smartweed (sliced), 2 liang of elsholtzia (trimmed and sliced).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 39.

Benefits

For dry cholera without vomiting or diarrhea, accompanied by stiff and aching limbs, chills, and cold sweats.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 3 zhan; strain, and divide into 3 warm doses.

Water Smartweed Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 39.,For dry cholera without vomiting or diarrhea, accompanied by stiff and aching limbs, chills, and cold sweats.

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