Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction

Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction,In one’s youth, due to careless indulgence in alcohol and sexual activity, compounded by emotional distress, a headache develops that is not particularly severe but is triggered by exertion, cold, or heat; if sexual activity is added to these factors, the head feels heavy and one feels the urge to lie down.

Formulas Name : Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction

Chinese Name : 八味地黄汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 5 qian of Cornus officinalis, 5 qian of Chinese Yam, 3 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Moutan Bark, 3 qian of Alisma, 1 liang of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Cinnamon Bark.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

In one’s youth, due to careless indulgence in alcohol and sexual activity, compounded by emotional distress, a headache develops that is not particularly severe but is triggered by exertion, cold, or heat; if sexual activity is added to these factors, the head feels heavy and one feels the urge to lie down.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Eight-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,In one’s youth, due to careless indulgence in alcohol and sexual activity, compounded by emotional distress, a headache develops that is not particularly severe but is triggered by exertion, cold, or heat; if sexual activity is added to these factors, the head feels heavy and one feels the urge to lie down.

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