Dioscorea Decoction，Formula by Xu Sibo, cited in Volume 13 of *Qianjin*.，For palpitations accompanied by weakness in the limbs, heat in the head and face, phlegm congestion in the chest, and dizziness and lightheadedness as if about to faint.
Dioscorea Decoction
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Formulas Name : Dioscorea Decoction
Chinese Name : 薯蓣汤
Drug Formulation
4 liang Dioscorea, 4 liang Ginseng, 4 liang Ophiopogon, 8 fen Xianhu, 8 fen Peony, 8 fen Raw Rehmannia, 3 fen Trifoliate Orange, 3 fen Polygala, 3 fen Fresh Ginger, 6 fen Poria, 5 fen Pinellia, 1 fen Licorice, 1 fen Scutellaria, 1 fen Bamboo Leaves, 6 fen Poria Slices, 3 he Glutinous Rice.
Source
Formula by Xu Sibo, cited in Volume 13 of *Qianjin*.
Benefits
For palpitations accompanied by weakness in the limbs, heat in the head and face, phlegm congestion in the chest, and dizziness and lightheadedness as if about to faint.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take river water; raise your hand high and splash it 390 times. Measure out 3 dou of water to boil the rice; reduce by 1 dou, add Pinellia, then reduce by another 9 sheng. Strain out the residue, add the herbs, and boil down to 4 sheng. Divide into 4 doses. In places where river water is unavailable, substitute with water flowing eastward for a thousand li.
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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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Dioscorea Decoction,For palpitations accompanied by weakness in the limbs, heat in the head and face, phlegm congestion in the chest, and dizziness and lightheadedness as if about to faint.