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Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Resolving Stagnation

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Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Resolving Stagnation,Due to intense internal heat and depletion of yin in the large intestine, stools become like sheep droppings; this condition is known as “intestinal obstruction.”

Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Resolving Stagnation

Chinese Name : 生阴开结汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of prepared rehmannia root, 1 liang of scrophularia root, 1 liang of angelica root, 5 qian of raw rehmannia root, 5 qian of achyranthes root, 5 qian of ophiopogon tuber, 5 qian of cornelian cherry, 3 qian of Chinese yam, and 5 qian of cistanche.

Source

*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Due to intense internal heat and depletion of yin in the large intestine, stools become like sheep droppings; this condition is known as “intestinal obstruction.”

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Resolving Stagnation,*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.,Due to intense internal heat and depletion of yin in the large intestine, stools become like sheep droppings; this condition is known as “intestinal obstruction.”

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