Xi Mu Du Shu Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.，For women with jaundice due to kidney qi deficiency, characterized by aching limbs, nightmares and anxiety, mental fatigue, loss of appetite, weakness in movement, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, weakness and laxity in the feet and knees, sexual impotence, itching and dampness in the inner thighs, painful and difficult urination with occasional dribbling, jaundice in the lower abdomen and throughout the body, and a dark spot on the forehead.
Xi Mu Du Shu Decoction
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Formulas Name : Xi Mu Du Shu Decoction
Chinese Name : 豨莶杜术汤
Drug Formulation
2 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 5 qian of Eucommia ulmoides, 5 qian of Poria cocos, 3 qian of Plantago seed, 5 qian of Coptis chinensis, and 1 liang of Chinese yam.
Source
From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.
Benefits
For women with jaundice due to kidney qi deficiency, characterized by aching limbs, nightmares and anxiety, mental fatigue, loss of appetite, weakness in movement, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, weakness and laxity in the feet and knees, sexual impotence, itching and dampness in the inner thighs, painful and difficult urination with occasional dribbling, jaundice in the lower abdomen and throughout the body, and a dark spot on the forehead.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Xi Mu Du Shu Decoction,For women with jaundice due to kidney qi deficiency, characterized by aching limbs, nightmares and anxiety, mental fatigue, loss of appetite, weakness in movement, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, weakness and laxity in the feet and knees, sexual impotence, itching and dampness in the inner thighs, painful and difficult urination with occasional dribbling, jaundice in the lower abdomen and throughout the body, and a dark spot on the forehead.