Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Clearing Heat

Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Clearing Heat,For cases of yin deficiency with concomitant fire, characterized by a floating, large, and weak pulse, and restlessness bordering on mania.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Clearing Heat

Chinese Name : 滋阴退火汤

Drug Formulation

3–5 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 2 qian of Raw Rehmannia, 2 qian of White Peony, 2 qian of Ophiopogon, 1.5 qian of Ligustrum Fruit, 0.7 fen of Licorice, 1 qian of Anemarrhena, 1 qian of Lycium Bark, 2 qian of Scutellaria, and 2 qian of Raw Gypsum.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For cases of yin deficiency with concomitant fire, characterized by a floating, large, and weak pulse, and restlessness bordering on mania.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Clearing Heat,*Huiyue*, Volume 4.,For cases of yin deficiency with concomitant fire, characterized by a floating, large, and weak pulse, and restlessness bordering on mania.

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