Shun Yin Decoction

Shun Yin Decoction,For heatstroke due to overwork and fatigue, internal injury to the middle qi, and yin excess obstructing yang; if the Xianghuo Decoction is taken, it may instead aggravate deficient fire rising upward, causing a flushed face, body heat, and rapid, weak, and force-less pulses in all six positions.

Formulas Name : Shun Yin Decoction

Chinese Name : 顺阴汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of ginseng, 5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of Poria cocos, 2 qian of Aconite root, 1 qian of dried ginger, 2 qian of Artemisia annua, and 3 qian of white cowpea.

Source

*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 9.

Benefits

For heatstroke due to overwork and fatigue, internal injury to the middle qi, and yin excess obstructing yang; if the Xianghuo Decoction is taken, it may instead aggravate deficient fire rising upward, causing a flushed face, body heat, and rapid, weak, and force-less pulses in all six positions.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while cool. A slight sweat will inevitably follow, and the condition will be cured.

Shun Yin Decoction,*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 9.,For heatstroke due to overwork and fatigue, internal injury to the middle qi, and yin excess obstructing yang; if the Xianghuo Decoction is taken, it may instead aggravate deficient fire rising upward, causing a flushed face, body heat, and rapid, weak, and force-less pulses in all six positions.

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