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Xuandan Maidong Decoction,Uncontrolled “phase fire,” redness and swelling of the mouth and tongue, inability to speak, and a strong sensation of hunger and thirst in the stomach.

Formulas Name : Xuandan Maidong Decoction

Chinese Name : 玄丹麦冬汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Scrophularia, 1 liang of Salvia, 1 liang of Ophiopogon.

Source

From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Uncontrolled “phase fire,” redness and swelling of the mouth and tongue, inability to speak, and a strong sensation of hunger and thirst in the stomach.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Xuandan Maidong Decoction，From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 6.，Uncontrolled “phase fire,” redness and swelling of the mouth and tongue, inability to speak, and a strong sensation of hunger and thirst in the stomach.

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