Xinding Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Regulating Exhaustion

Xinding Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Regulating Exhaustion,Yin deficiency with internal heat; cold skin and hot bones; poor appetite with excessive phlegm; coughing and shortness of breath; fatigue and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Xinding Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Regulating Exhaustion

Chinese Name : 新定拯阴理劳汤

Drug Formulation

Peony Bark 1 qian, Angelica Root 1 qian (washed with wine), Ophiopogon Tuber 1 qian (core removed), Licorice (roasted) 4 fen, Coix Seed 3 qian, White Peony Root 7 fen (wine-fried), Schisandra Berry 3 fen, Ginseng 6 fen, Lotus Seed 3 qian (with husk), Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Raw Rehmannia Root 2 qian (avoid copper or iron utensils; thoroughly stir-fried with wine and ginger water).

Source

*Essential Readings on the Medical Tradition*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Yin deficiency with internal heat; cold skin and hot bones; poor appetite with excessive phlegm; coughing and shortness of breath; fatigue and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 1 zhong; divide into 2 doses and sip slowly.

Xinding Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Regulating Exhaustion,*Essential Readings on the Medical Tradition*, Volume 6.,Yin deficiency with internal heat; cold skin and hot bones; poor appetite with excessive phlegm; coughing and shortness of breath; fatigue and restlessness.

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