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Zefu Decoction,For deficiency-cold in the Yin, difficulty urinating, and cases where cold and cooling herbs have been mistakenly administered without effect.

Formulas Name : Zefu Decoction

Chinese Name : 泽附煎

Drug Formulation

1 liang of large Aconite Root (roasted, with skin and tip removed), 1 liang of Alisma.

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to make 4 doses.

Benefits

For deficiency-cold in the Yin, difficulty urinating, and cases where cold and cooling herbs have been mistakenly administered without effect.

Instructions for Use

Add 7 pieces of lampwick, 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take after meals.

Zefu Decoction，From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2.，For deficiency-cold in the Yin, difficulty urinating, and cases where cold and cooling herbs have been mistakenly administered without effect.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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