Table 4.

Composition of herbs in Sanmotsuogonto () ^* and the main function of respective herbs

Name of herbs (Japanese: Chinese), N (g/day)	Main function in human
Radix Scutellariae (Ogon: huam qin)19,6	Clears heat and dries dampness
Radix Rehmanniae (Shojio: sheng di huang)24,3	Clears heat and cools blood. Nourishes the Yin and generates fluids
Radix Sopphorae (Kujin: Ku shen)25	Clears heat and dries dampness. Kills parasites and stops dampness and itching

Notes:

^*Three herbs Baikal Skullcap decoction (alternative Japanese name).²³