Yisheng Decoction

Yisheng Decoction,For women with irregular blood and qi, pain in the chest and abdomen, or amenorrhea; those who, whenever they conceive, often experience difficult childbirth.

Formulas Name : Yisheng Decoction

Chinese Name : 易生汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes (washed and peeled) 12 liang, Platycodon root 6 liang, Trifoliate orange peel (pulp removed, stir-fried with wheat bran) 3 liang, Ephedra (roots and nodes removed) 3 liang, Aconite root (roasted until cracked, skin and navel removed) 3 liang, Aged tangerine peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and baked) 3 liang,Peony Root 1 liang and a half, White Angelica Root 1 liang and a half, Ligusticum Root 1 liang and a half, Chinese Angelica Root (sliced, baked) 1 liang and a half, Licorice Root (chopped) 1 liang and a half, Cinnamon Bark (with coarse bark removed) 1 liang and a half, Pinellia Rhizome (washed in boiling water 7 times) 1 liang and a half,Red Poria (black skin removed) 1.5 liang, Magnolia Bark (coarse bark removed, roasted with ginger juice) 2 liang, Dried Ginger (roasted) 2 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 159.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder. Except for Cinnamon Bark and Fructus Aurantii, stir-fry the remaining ingredients over low heat until their color changes, then spread them out to cool. Next, add the powdered Cinnamon Bark and Fructus Aurantii and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For women with irregular blood and qi, pain in the chest and abdomen, or amenorrhea; those who, whenever they conceive, often experience difficult childbirth.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, 1 he of vinegar, and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 1 medium zhan, strain, and take while still slightly warm, regardless of the time of day.

Yisheng Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 159.,For women with irregular blood and qi, pain in the chest and abdomen, or amenorrhea; those who, whenever they conceive, often experience difficult childbirth.

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