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Yinchen Si Ling Decoction,Yellowing of the skin; thirst with a desire to drink water or clear liquids; scanty urine.

Formulas Name : Yinchen Si Ling Decoction

Chinese Name : 茵陈四苓汤

Drug Formulation

Yinchen 1 qian 5 fen, Zexie 1 qian 5 fen, Baizhu 1 qian 5 fen, Fuling 1 qian, Zhishi 1 qian, Zhu Ling 1 qian, Shanzhiren 5 fen.

Source

*Xingyuan*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Yellowing of the skin; thirst with a desire to drink water or clear liquids; scanty urine.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water until ready; take warm before meals.

Yinchen Si Ling Decoction，*Xingyuan*, Volume 3.，Yellowing of the skin; thirst with a desire to drink water or clear liquids; scanty urine.

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