An Yang Decoction，*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.，Kidney consumption with parasitic infestation; frequent startling while sleeping at night, or excessive fear; a constant sense of unease; labored breathing as if the breath were about to cease; recurrent erotic dreams; increasing night sweats; loss of appetite; mouth sores; chest heat and restlessness; weakness throughout the day; constant desire for sleep; lips appearing as if painted with vermilion; cheekbones appearing as if smeared with grease; heat in the palms and soles; dryness of bodily fluids and depletion of body fluids.
An Yang Decoction
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Formulas Name : An Yang Decoction
Chinese Name : 安养汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of stemona, 1 liang of Chinese yam, 3 fen of licorice, 5 qian of ophiopogon, 10 grains of northern schisandra, 2 qian of white atractylodes, and 3 qian of poria.
Source
*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.
Benefits
Kidney consumption with parasitic infestation; frequent startling while sleeping at night, or excessive fear; a constant sense of unease; labored breathing as if the breath were about to cease; recurrent erotic dreams; increasing night sweats; loss of appetite; mouth sores; chest heat and restlessness; weakness throughout the day; constant desire for sleep; lips appearing as if painted with vermilion; cheekbones appearing as if smeared with grease; heat in the palms and soles; dryness of bodily fluids and depletion of body fluids.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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An Yang Decoction,Kidney consumption with parasitic infestation; frequent startling while sleeping at night, or excessive fear; a constant sense of unease; labored breathing as if the breath were about to cease; recurrent erotic dreams; increasing night sweats; loss of appetite; mouth sores; chest heat and restlessness; weakness throughout the day; constant desire for sleep; lips appearing as if painted with vermilion; cheekbones appearing as if smeared with grease; heat in the palms and soles; dryness of bodily fluids and depletion of body fluids.