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Zi Ke Decoction

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Zi Ke Decoction,For diabetes.

Formulas Name : Zi Ke Decoction

Chinese Name : 滋渴汤

Drug Formulation

Raw Astragalus root 1 liang (raw), Ginseng (stem removed) half a liang, Dried ginger half a liang, Ophiopogon tuber (core removed) half a liang, Black plum flesh half a liang, Licorice root half a liang (roasted).

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 9.

Processing

Slice the ingredients into thin pieces.

Benefits

For diabetes.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 liang per dose; use two bowls of water and decoct until reduced to about one bowl. When thirst strikes, warm half of the decoction and mix it with the other half (which has been left to cool), then drink it as warm water.

Zi Ke Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 9.,For diabetes.

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