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Xu Ling Decoction

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Xu Ling Decoction,Diarrhea and vomiting during the summer season, accompanied by restlessness, thirst, and a desire to drink water. In children, a "yang-summer" syndrome with a weak pulse.

Formulas Name : Xu Ling Decoction

Chinese Name : 薷苓汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang Xiangru, 1 liang Houpo, 1.5 liang white mung beans (roasted and ground), 1 liang licorice (roasted), Poria, Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, Alisma, and Cinnamomum cassia.

Source

From *Baoming Gejue*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Diarrhea and vomiting during the summer season, accompanied by restlessness, thirst, and a desire to drink water. In children, a "yang-summer" syndrome with a weak pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally

Xu Ling Decoction,From *Baoming Gejue*, Volume 3.,Diarrhea and vomiting during the summer season, accompanied by restlessness, thirst, and a desire to drink water. In children, a “yang-summer” syndrome with a weak pulse.

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