Eight-Ingredient Yang-Restoring Decoction

Eight-Ingredient Yang-Restoring Decoction,In cases of typhoid fever where the pulse is weak and on the verge of ceasing, and yin and yang are about to collapse; or in diphtheria, where the pain is severe, there are no white patches, the color is purplish-red, and the pulse is deep and tight.

Formulas Name : Eight-Ingredient Yang-Restoring Decoction

Chinese Name : 八味回阳饮

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (if unavailable, substitute with 1 liang of honey-fried Astragalus), Aconite 2–3 qian, Dried Ginger (fried) 2–3 qian, Angelica Root 3 qian (omit if the patient has diarrhea or blood heat causing bleeding), Prepared Rehmannia 1–2 liang or several qian, Licorice (roasted) 1 qian, White Atractylodes 3–4 qian, Astragalus (honey-fried) 3 qian.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 3.

Benefits

In cases of typhoid fever where the pulse is weak and on the verge of ceasing, and yin and yang are about to collapse; or in diphtheria, where the pain is severe, there are no white patches, the color is purplish-red, and the pulse is deep and tight.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Eight-Ingredient Yang-Restoring Decoction,*Huiyue*, Volume 3.,In cases of typhoid fever where the pulse is weak and on the verge of ceasing, and yin and yang are about to collapse; or in diphtheria, where the pain is severe, there are no white patches, the color is purplish-red, and the pulse is deep and tight.

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