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Yuzhu and Ophiopogon Decoction

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Yuzhu and Ophiopogon Decoction,Dryness injures stomach yin.

Formulas Name : Yuzhu and Ophiopogon Decoction

Chinese Name : 玉竹麦门冬汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Yuzhu, 3 qian of Ophiopogon, 2 qian of Scrophularia, and 1 qian of raw licorice.

Source

*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.

Benefits

Dryness injures stomach yin.

Instructions for Use

Boil 5 cups of water until reduced to 2 cups; divide into 2 doses.

Yuzhu and Ophiopogon Decoction,*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.,Dryness injures stomach yin.

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