Four Yin Decoction

Four Yin Decoction,Yin deficiency with consumptive disease, excessive “ministerial fire,” depletion of body fluids with restlessness and thirst, cough, hemoptysis, epistaxis, and excessive heat.

Formulas Name : Four Yin Decoction

Chinese Name : 四阴煎

Drug Formulation

2–3 qian of raw Rehmannia, 2 qian of Ophiopogon, 2 qian of white Peony, 2 qian of Lily, 2 qian of Glehnia, 1 qian of raw Licorice, 1.5 qian of Poria.

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

Yin deficiency with consumptive disease, excessive “ministerial fire,” depletion of body fluids with restlessness and thirst, cough, hemoptysis, epistaxis, and excessive heat.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 7 fen; take after meals.

Four Yin Decoction,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,Yin deficiency with consumptive disease, excessive “ministerial fire,” depletion of body fluids with restlessness and thirst, cough, hemoptysis, epistaxis, and excessive heat.

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