Modified Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction

Modified Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction,For cases of persistent cough, dry and withered sputum, fever, bone pain, dizziness, and eye distension; or occasional aversion to cold; with the six pulses being taut and rapid; daily wasting of the muscles; inability to sleep at night; and, in severe cases, swelling and hardness between the cheeks.

Formulas Name : Modified Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减八味地黄汤

Drug Formulation

8 qian to slightly over 1 liang of Huai-style prepared Rehmannia root, 1 qian of Moutan bark, 2 qian of Cornus fruit, 2 qian and 5 fen of Poria, 2 qian and 4 fen of Chinese yam, 1 qian of Alisma (stir-fried in salt water), 1 qian of Achyranthes root, 3 qian of Ophiopogon tuber, 6 fen of Schisandra berries, and 1 qian of Cinnamon bark (decocted in salt water, with coarse outer bark scraped off).

Source

From *Feng’s Treasure Chest: Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 12.

Benefits

For cases of persistent cough, dry and withered sputum, fever, bone pain, dizziness, and eye distension; or occasional aversion to cold; with the six pulses being taut and rapid; daily wasting of the muscles; inability to sleep at night; and, in severe cases, swelling and hardness between the cheeks.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 3 large bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl; take warm before meals, once daily. Do not strain out the residue; consume food immediately after taking the decoction to help it settle. After several doses, when the fever subsides and the cough lessens, and the six pulses become洪缓无力 (full, slow, and weak), with general fatigue, follow the previous formula to prepare and take Ginseng Decoction. After recovery, take 4–5 qian of Eight-Ingredient Pills every morning with lightly salted water.

Modified Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction,From *Feng’s Treasure Chest: Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 12.,For cases of persistent cough, dry and withered sputum, fever, bone pain, dizziness, and eye distension; or occasional aversion to cold; with the six pulses being taut and rapid; daily wasting of the muscles; inability to sleep at night; and, in severe cases, swelling and hardness between the cheeks.

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