Newly Modified Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction

Newly Modified Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction,Shortness of breath due to kidney qi deficiency; shortness of breath worsens with movement; lower back pain and cold feet; difficulty urinating; kidney fluid rising to the surface as phlegm, coughed up as froth with a salty taste.

Formulas Name : Newly Modified Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction

Chinese Name : 新加八味地黄汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of thick Aconite root, 6 qian of prepared Rehmannia root (lightly stir-fried), 0.8 fen of Cornus fruit, 4 qian of Purple Quartz (pounded), 0.5 fen of Cinnamomum cassia, 3 qian of Chinese yam (pounded), 4 qian of Zhejiang Poria, 1.5 qian of Alisma.

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

Shortness of breath due to kidney qi deficiency; shortness of breath worsens with movement; lower back pain and cold feet; difficulty urinating; kidney fluid rising to the surface as phlegm, coughed up as froth with a salty taste.

Instructions for Use

First, use 5 qian of iron slag and 3 qian of Zhenyuan Black Tin Pill; decoct with 6 bowls of water until reduced to 4 bowls; use the clear decoction as the liquid for further decoction.

Newly Modified Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction,From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.,Shortness of breath due to kidney qi deficiency; shortness of breath worsens with movement; lower back pain and cold feet; difficulty urinating; kidney fluid rising to the surface as phlegm, coughed up as froth with a salty taste.

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