Yin-Calming Decoction

Yin-Calming Decoction,Diphtheria with deficiency-cold pattern. White patches appear inside the throat; they are bright and moist, forming lumps, or even sunken; there is no redness or swelling, and the pain is not severe; swallowing is slightly impeded; the tongue coating is white and slippery; urination and defecation are normal, or there may be spontaneous loose stools; occasional alternating chills and fever; redness on both cheekbones; and dry, cracked lips.

Formulas Name : Yin-Calming Decoction

Chinese Name : 镇阴煎

Drug Formulation

4 qian of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 5 fen of Alisma, 5 fen of Huai Achyranthes (stir-fried in salt water), 3 qian of Processed Aconite, 2 qian of Silkworm Pupae, 1 qian 5 fen of Honeysuckle, 4 fen of Cinnamon Bark (with coarse bark removed), 1 qian of Fried Licorice, 1 slice of Steamed Ginger.

Source

From *The Complete Collection on Diphtheria*.

Benefits

Diphtheria with deficiency-cold pattern. White patches appear inside the throat; they are bright and moist, forming lumps, or even sunken; there is no redness or swelling, and the pain is not severe; swallowing is slightly impeded; the tongue coating is white and slippery; urination and defecation are normal, or there may be spontaneous loose stools; occasional alternating chills and fever; redness on both cheekbones; and dry, cracked lips.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Yin-Calming Decoction,From *The Complete Collection on Diphtheria*.,Diphtheria with deficiency-cold pattern. White patches appear inside the throat; they are bright and moist, forming lumps, or even sunken; there is no redness or swelling, and the pain is not severe; swallowing is slightly impeded; the tongue coating is white and slippery; urination and defecation are normal, or there may be spontaneous loose stools; occasional alternating chills and fever; redness on both cheekbones; and dry, cracked lips.

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