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Zoubu Ginseng Decoction,Obstruction of urination and defecation; real heat in the lower jiao.

Formulas Name : Zoubu Ginseng Decoction

Chinese Name : 走哺人参汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of ginseng, 3 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis, 3 qian of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, 3 qian of Polygonatum odoratum, half a liang of Phragmites root, half a liang of bamboo shavings, half a liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, half a liang of Gardenia jasminoides seeds, half a liang of tangerine peel, and 1 liang of calcined gypsum.

Source

*Essential Readings on Medicine*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Obstruction of urination and defecation; real heat in the lower jiao.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in one and a half zhong of water until reduced to seven-tenths, then take.

Zoubu Ginseng Decoction，*Essential Readings on Medicine*, Volume 10.，Obstruction of urination and defecation; real heat in the lower jiao.

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