Yanghe Decoction

Yanghe Decoction,For “crane’s knee wind,” “bone-adhering ulcers,” and all types of yin ulcers. Symptoms include diffuse swelling without a defined center, aching pain without heat, unchanged skin color, no thirst, a pale-white tongue coating, and a deep, fine pulse.

Formulas Name : Yanghe Decoction

Chinese Name : 阳和汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 qian of Cinnamon Bark (peeled and ground into powder), 0.5 fen of Ephedra, 3 qian of Deer Antler Gelatin, 2 qian of White Mustard Seed, 0.5 fen of Charred Ginger, and 1 qian of Raw Licorice.

Source

From *Complete Collection of Surgical Life-Preserving Methods*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For “crane’s knee wind,” “bone-adhering ulcers,” and all types of yin ulcers. Symptoms include diffuse swelling without a defined center, aching pain without heat, unchanged skin color, no thirst, a pale-white tongue coating, and a deep, fine pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Note

Absolutely do not use for breast cancer; avoid in cases of yin deficiency with heat or long-standing ulceration; contraindicated for conditions of mixed yin and yang.

Yanghe Decoction,From *Complete Collection of Surgical Life-Preserving Methods*, Volume 4.,For “crane’s knee wind,” “bone-adhering ulcers,” and all types of yin ulcers. Symptoms include diffuse swelling without a defined center, aching pain without heat, unchanged skin color, no thirst, a pale-white tongue coating, and a deep, fine pulse.

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