Fire-Nourishing and Depression-Relieving Decoction

Fire-Nourishing and Depression-Relieving Decoction,Symptoms of water stagnation: chest pain upon exposure to cold; heaviness in the lower back and abdomen; stiffness in the joints, making it difficult to bend or stretch; occasional cold extremities; abdominal distension with a hard, full sensation; and a sallow-black complexion.

Formulas Name : Fire-Nourishing and Depression-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 补火解郁汤

Drug Formulation

Prepared Rehmannia 1 liang, Chinese Yam 5 qian, Morinda Root 5 qian, Cinnamon Bark 5 fen, Eucommia Bark 5 qian, Coix Seed 5 qian.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Symptoms of water stagnation: chest pain upon exposure to cold; heaviness in the lower back and abdomen; stiffness in the joints, making it difficult to bend or stretch; occasional cold extremities; abdominal distension with a hard, full sensation; and a sallow-black complexion.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Continue taking for 4 doses until spontaneous recovery.

Fire-Nourishing and Depression-Relieving Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,Symptoms of water stagnation: chest pain upon exposure to cold; heaviness in the lower back and abdomen; stiffness in the joints, making it difficult to bend or stretch; occasional cold extremities; abdominal distension with a hard, full sensation; and a sallow-black complexion.

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