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Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Restoring Body Fluids,For rashes accompanied by high fever that is gradually subsiding, resulting in severe depletion of true yin.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Restoring Body Fluids

Chinese Name : 养阴复液汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 5 qian of raw softshell turtle shell (crushed), 5 qian of raw tortoise shell (crushed), 3 qian of black Scrophularia root, 3 qian of Ophiopogon tuber, 3 qian of northern Glehnia root, 2 qian of Hangzhou white peony root, 1 qian of raw licorice root.

Source

*Essential Methods for Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For rashes accompanied by high fever that is gradually subsiding, resulting in severe depletion of true yin.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Restoring Body Fluids，*Essential Methods for Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 1.，For rashes accompanied by high fever that is gradually subsiding, resulting in severe depletion of true yin.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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