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Xuanmu-Chrysanthemum Decoction,Weakness due to Taiyin Spleen Fire: The patient has a strong craving for rich and sweet foods; feels hungry immediately after eating; eats very little; experiences a flushed head and face; and has weakness in both legs, making it impossible to walk.

Formulas Name : Xuanmu-Chrysanthemum Decoction

Chinese Name : 玄母菊英汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Scrophularia root, 1 liang of sweet chrysanthemum flowers, 3 qian of Anemarrhena rhizome, and 2 liang of prepared Rehmannia root.

Source

From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Weakness due to Taiyin Spleen Fire: The patient has a strong craving for rich and sweet foods; feels hungry immediately after eating; eats very little; experiences a flushed head and face; and has weakness in both legs, making it impossible to walk.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Xuanmu-Chrysanthemum Decoction，From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 6.，Weakness due to Taiyin Spleen Fire: The patient has a strong craving for rich and sweet foods; feels hungry immediately after eating; eats very little; experiences a flushed head and face; and has weakness in both legs, making it impossible to walk.

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