Yin-Nourishing Decoction

Yin-Nourishing Decoction,Deficiency of body fluids and dryness of yin, with excess yang fire, resulting in difficult urination, painful and turbid urine.

Formulas Name : Yin-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 化阴煎

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia 2 qian, Prepared Rehmannia 2 qian, Achyranthes 2 qian, Poria 2 qian, Alisma 2 qian, Raw Phellodendron 2 qian, Raw Anemarrhena 2 qian, Mung beans 3 qian, Gentiana 1.5 qian, Plantain seeds 1 qian.

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

Deficiency of body fluids and dryness of yin, with excess yang fire, resulting in difficult urination, painful and turbid urine.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 2 zhong of water with a pinch of salt over alternating high and low heat until reduced to 8 fen. Take warm before meals, or cold if preferred.

Yin-Nourishing Decoction,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,Deficiency of body fluids and dryness of yin, with excess yang fire, resulting in difficult urination, painful and turbid urine.

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