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Zi Yin Jiang Huo Tang (Decoction to Enrich the Yin and Direct Fire Downward) 滋陰降火湯

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Formula Type	Formulas that Tonify
Diagnosis	Yin deficiency with fire from deficiency
Action	Enriches the Yin, nourishes blood, directs fire downwards
Indication	Cough that may or may not be productive, wheezing, night sweats, dry mouth, fever, coughing of blood, sore and dry throat, throat sores, raspy voice
Remarks	For consumptive disorders such as wasting and thirsting and steaming bones
Ingredients	Dang Gui (Jiu Chao) (4 g) Bai Shao (Jiu Chao) (7 g) Shu Di Huang (tested) (3 g) Sheng Di Huang (tested) (2.5 g) Tian Men Dong (tested) (3 g) Mai Men Dong (tested) (3 g) Chen Pi (tested) (2.5 g) Bai Zhu (Organic) (3 g) Zhi Mu (2.5 g) Huang Bai (tested) (2.5 g) Gan Cao (Zhi) (1.5 g) Sheng Jiang (Organic) (3 g) Da Zao (1 g)

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