Zexia Decoction

Zexia Decoction,Excessive dry heat in the spleen causes physical fatigue, hard stools, and a loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Zexia Decoction

Chinese Name : 泽下汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of angelica root, 1 qian of white peony root, 6 qian of raw rehmannia root, 3 qian of white perilla seeds, 3 qian of hemp seeds, 3 qian of dendrobium, 3 qian of Chinese yam, 3 qian of mung beans, and 10 red dates.

Source

From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Excessive dry heat in the spleen causes physical fatigue, hard stools, and a loss of appetite.

Zexia Decoction,From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.,Excessive dry heat in the spleen causes physical fatigue, hard stools, and a loss of appetite.

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