Yinmei Decoction

Yinmei Decoction,For deficiency of liver blood with internal heat, resulting in restlessness of the spirit; when lying down, the mind wanders in dreams; upon hearing sounds, the patient startles awake and cannot fall back asleep; unable to close one’s eyes all night long.

Formulas Name : Yinmei Decoction

Chinese Name : 引寐汤

Drug Formulation

White peony root 1 liang, Chinese angelica root 5 qian, dragon’s tooth powder (calcined) 2 qian, dodder seed 3 qian, Morinda officinalis root 3 qian, Ophiopogon tuber 5 qian, Chinese juniper seed 2 qian (roasted), jujube seed 3 qian, Poria cocos 3 qian.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For deficiency of liver blood with internal heat, resulting in restlessness of the spirit; when lying down, the mind wanders in dreams; upon hearing sounds, the patient startles awake and cannot fall back asleep; unable to close one’s eyes all night long.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Yinmei Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,For deficiency of liver blood with internal heat, resulting in restlessness of the spirit; when lying down, the mind wanders in dreams; upon hearing sounds, the patient startles awake and cannot fall back asleep; unable to close one’s eyes all night long.

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