Water-Wood Nourishing Decoction

Water-Wood Nourishing Decoction,Liver heat causing gallbladder dysfunction, a bitter taste in the mouth, and insufficient blood to nourish the tendons, resulting in tendon stiffness and spasms, manifesting as tendon atrophy.

Formulas Name : Water-Wood Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 水木华滋汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian 5 fen of white peony root, 2 qian of Moutan bark, 1 qian 5 fen of Gardenia fruit, 1 qian 5 fen of antelope horn, 1 qian of wood apple (stir-fried with wine), 4 qian of Codonopsis root, 2 qian of Poria, 1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 qian of Dipsacus root, 2 qian of Achyranthes root, 1 cup of human milk, and 1 chi of mulberry twigs.

Source

From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Liver heat causing gallbladder dysfunction, a bitter taste in the mouth, and insufficient blood to nourish the tendons, resulting in tendon stiffness and spasms, manifesting as tendon atrophy.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Water-Wood Nourishing Decoction,From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 4.,Liver heat causing gallbladder dysfunction, a bitter taste in the mouth, and insufficient blood to nourish the tendons, resulting in tendon stiffness and spasms, manifesting as tendon atrophy.

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