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Decoction for Draining Yellow Discharge

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Decoction for Draining Yellow Discharge,Yang-type jaundice caused by intense stomach fire and the ascending influence of damp-heat, presenting with a yellow complexion, dry mouth and thirst, and scanty, red, and painful urination.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Draining Yellow Discharge

Chinese Name : 导黄汤

Drug Formulation

Pueraria root 2 qian, Pollen 2 qian, Gardenia fruit 1 qian 5 fen, Forsythia fruit 1 qian 5 fen, Akebia stem 2 qian, Artemisia capillaris 3 qian, Smilax rhizome 2 qian, Poria 2 qian, Alisma rhizome 1 qian 5 fen, Plantain seed 2 qian.

Source

*Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Yang-type jaundice caused by intense stomach fire and the ascending influence of damp-heat, presenting with a yellow complexion, dry mouth and thirst, and scanty, red, and painful urination.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 1 liang of coix seed and drink the decoction in place of water.

Decoction for Draining Yellow Discharge,*Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 3.,Yang-type jaundice caused by intense stomach fire and the ascending influence of damp-heat, presenting with a yellow complexion, dry mouth and thirst, and scanty, red, and painful urination.

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