Decoction for Raising Yang and Transforming Dampness,From *Chen Sudi’s Supplementary Explanations on Gynecology*, Volume 3.,Pregnancy complicated by dampness, resulting in swelling of the insteps, heaviness in the lower back, and aching, sinking pain in the body and joints; or, if dampness persists and generates heat, it may develop into jaundice; or, the eyelids may swell and the lower back may feel so heavy that bending and stretching are impossible, as if sitting in water; in severe cases, abdominal distension and fetal decay may occur.
Decoction for Raising Yang and Transforming Dampness
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Raising Yang and Transforming Dampness
Chinese Name : 升阳化湿汤
Drug Formulation
Atractylodes lancea, Atractylodes macrocephala, Phellodendron bark, Poria, Red Poria, Scutellaria baicalensis, Saposhnikovia root, Stephania root, Eucommia bark, Alisma, Guangpi, Cyperus rhizome, Polygala root, Plantain seed.
Source
From *Chen Sudi’s Supplementary Explanations on Gynecology*, Volume 3.
Benefits
Pregnancy complicated by dampness, resulting in swelling of the insteps, heaviness in the lower back, and aching, sinking pain in the body and joints; or, if dampness persists and generates heat, it may develop into jaundice; or, the eyelids may swell and the lower back may feel so heavy that bending and stretching are impossible, as if sitting in water; in severe cases, abdominal distension and fetal decay may occur.
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Decoction for Raising Yang and Transforming Dampness,Pregnancy complicated by dampness, resulting in swelling of the insteps, heaviness in the lower back, and aching, sinking pain in the body and joints; or, if dampness persists and generates heat, it may develop into jaundice; or, the eyelids may swell and the lower back may feel so heavy that bending and stretching are impossible, as if sitting in water; in severe cases, abdominal distension and fetal decay may occur.