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Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Strengthening Bones

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Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Strengthening Bones,Weakness and Lethargy. Yangming Stomach fire consumes all the kidney yin, leaving the bones hollow and empty; the patient has been bedridden for a long time and is unable to rise.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Strengthening Bones

Chinese Name : 润阴坚骨汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Scrophularia root, 2 liang of prepared Rehmannia root, 1 liang of Ophiopogon tuber, and 2 qian of Achyranthes root.

Source

From *Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Weakness and Lethargy. Yangming Stomach fire consumes all the kidney yin, leaving the bones hollow and empty; the patient has been bedridden for a long time and is unable to rise.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Strengthening Bones,From *Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 3.,Weakness and Lethargy. Yangming Stomach fire consumes all the kidney yin, leaving the bones hollow and empty; the patient has been bedridden for a long time and is unable to rise.

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