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Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Strengthening the Spirit,Chronic deficiency of blood and yin, resulting in an inability to generate and transform.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Strengthening the Spirit

Chinese Name : 滋阴益神汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 3 qian of prepared Rehmannia root, 3 qian of apricot kernels, 3 qian of Angelica root, 1 qian of licorice root.

Source

From *The Posthumous Writings of Shen Zhai*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Chronic deficiency of blood and yin, resulting in an inability to generate and transform.

Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Strengthening the Spirit，From *The Posthumous Writings of Shen Zhai*, Volume 7.，Chronic deficiency of blood and yin, resulting in an inability to generate and transform.

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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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