Chrysanthemum and Peony Decoction

Chrysanthemum and Peony Decoction,Yin deficiency with Yang hyperactivity, manifested as dizziness, dry and涩 eyes, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, frequent dreaming, and possibly night sweats; heat in the palms and soles; dry mouth; a red tongue with little or no coating; and a fine and rapid or fine and taut pulse.

Formulas Name : Chrysanthemum and Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 菊花芍药汤

Drug Formulation

Chrysanthemum flowers, red and white peony root, white tribulus, moutan bark, uncaria vine, gastrodia tuber, polygonum multiflorum stem, raw rehmannia root, and mulberry fruit.

Source

*Differential Diagnosis of Symptoms in Traditional Chinese Medicine*.

Benefits

Yin deficiency with Yang hyperactivity, manifested as dizziness, dry and涩 eyes, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, frequent dreaming, and possibly night sweats; heat in the palms and soles; dry mouth; a red tongue with little or no coating; and a fine and rapid or fine and taut pulse.

Chrysanthemum and Peony Decoction,*Differential Diagnosis of Symptoms in Traditional Chinese Medicine*.,Yin deficiency with Yang hyperactivity, manifested as dizziness, dry and涩 eyes, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, frequent dreaming, and possibly night sweats; heat in the palms and soles; dry mouth; a red tongue with little or no coating; and a fine and rapid or fine and taut pulse.

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