Baiying Dan

Baiying Dan,In warm diseases, the body fluids of the lung and spleen, as well as the essence and blood of the liver and kidney, are scorched by the “ministerial fire,” leading to dry heat, restlessness, and the depletion of organ yin; in Yangming fu disorders, symptoms include delirium, abdominal distension, tidal fevers, and thirst.

Formulas Name : Baiying Dan

Chinese Name : 白英丹

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb 5 qian, sodium silicate 3 qian, licorice 1 qian (roasted), trichosanthes fruit 2 qian (roasted), magnolia bark 3 qian (roasted), scrophularia root 3 qian, ophiopogon tuber 8 qian, moutan bark 3 qian, peony root 3 qian, raw rehmannia root 3 qian.

Source

From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 1.

Benefits

In warm diseases, the body fluids of the lung and spleen, as well as the essence and blood of the liver and kidney, are scorched by the “ministerial fire,” leading to dry heat, restlessness, and the depletion of organ yin; in Yangming fu disorders, symptoms include delirium, abdominal distension, tidal fevers, and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in running water to yield half a cup; take while hot.

Baiying Dan,From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 1.,In warm diseases, the body fluids of the lung and spleen, as well as the essence and blood of the liver and kidney, are scorched by the “ministerial fire,” leading to dry heat, restlessness, and the depletion of organ yin; in Yangming fu disorders, symptoms include delirium, abdominal distension, tidal fevers, and thirst.

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