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Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle and Regulating Yin

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Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle and Regulating Yin,For deficiency of central qi, severe spleen-stomach deficiency, poor appetite, phlegm-induced cough with hemoptysis, diarrhea, and abdominal distension—in cases where the patient cannot tolerate Astragalus, Atractylodes, Angelica, or Rehmannia.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle and Regulating Yin

Chinese Name : 中和理阴汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 5 qian of bird’s nest, 1 qian of Chinese yam, 1 qian of mung beans, 2 qian of lotus seed, and 3 qian of aged rice.

Source

*The Collection of Bu Ju*, Volume 10 of the First Series.

Benefits

For deficiency of central qi, severe spleen-stomach deficiency, poor appetite, phlegm-induced cough with hemoptysis, diarrhea, and abdominal distension—in cases where the patient cannot tolerate Astragalus, Atractylodes, Angelica, or Rehmannia.

Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle and Regulating Yin,*The Collection of Bu Ju*, Volume 10 of the First Series.,For deficiency of central qi, severe spleen-stomach deficiency, poor appetite, phlegm-induced cough with hemoptysis, diarrhea, and abdominal distension—in cases where the patient cannot tolerate Astragalus, Atractylodes, Angelica, or Rehmannia.

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