Zuo Jin Di Gu Decoction，From *Treatise on Warm Syndromes Caused by Sheep’s Wool*.，Internal injury to the Metal and Earth elements by warm pathogenic factors from sheep’s wool, with rebellious Wood energy, persistent flank pain, qi stagnation and distension, difficulty turning over in bed, a string-like and large pulse, or a deep, string-like, and fine pulse; also treats chronic toothache that has not healed for a long time.
Zuo Jin Di Gu Decoction
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Formulas Name : Zuo Jin Di Gu Decoction
Chinese Name : 左金地骨饮
Drug Formulation
5 qian of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 3 qian of Dipsacus (hairs removed, honey-processed), 3 qian of Dendrobium, 5 qian of White Peony Root, 1 qian of Poria, and 7 qian of Cicada Shedding.
Source
From *Treatise on Warm Syndromes Caused by Sheep’s Wool*.
Benefits
Internal injury to the Metal and Earth elements by warm pathogenic factors from sheep’s wool, with rebellious Wood energy, persistent flank pain, qi stagnation and distension, difficulty turning over in bed, a string-like and large pulse, or a deep, string-like, and fine pulse; also treats chronic toothache that has not healed for a long time.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water, strain, and drink.
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Zuo Jin Di Gu Decoction,Internal injury to the Metal and Earth elements by warm pathogenic factors from sheep’s wool, with rebellious Wood energy, persistent flank pain, qi stagnation and distension, difficulty turning over in bed, a string-like and large pulse, or a deep, string-like, and fine pulse; also treats chronic toothache that has not healed for a long time.