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Dao Chi San, Red-Guiding Powder

Dao Chi San, Red-Guiding Powder

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NPN 80092589

Combination

Rehmanniae Radix (Sheng Di) 6g
Akebiae Caulis (Mu Tong) 6g
Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gan Cao Shao) 6g

Dao Chi San EN 

Method
Grind the medicinals into a crude powder. Decoct one dose (3 qian) of the formula with one cup of water and some zhu ye, boil until the volume is reduced to half. Drink the decoction warm, after meals. (Modern use: use water to decoct the medicinals, add zhu ye 3g.)

Action
Clears heart fire, nourishes yin, and promotes urination.

Indication
This formula is indicated for intense heat in the heart channel. The symptoms are vexing heat in the chest, sores in the mouth and tongue, thirst, red complexion, preference for cold drinks, difficult and painful urination that is dark, a red tongue, and a rapid pulse.

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