Fire-Relieving and Heart-Nourishing Decoction

Fire-Relieving and Heart-Nourishing Decoction,Postpartum yin deficiency with internal heat, presenting as a state resembling madness but not true madness, is a case of “false madness” caused by blood deficiency and should not be regarded as a pattern of excess.

Formulas Name : Fire-Relieving and Heart-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 济火养心汤

Drug Formulation

5–7 qian of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 2–3 qian of Angelica Root (body), 4–5 qian of Eupatorium Leaf, 1 qian 3 fen of Huai Achyranthes Root (simmered in wine), 1 qian 3 fen of Poria Sclerotium, 1 qian 3 fen of Jujube Seed (roasted and ground), and 7 fen of Polygala Root.

Source

From *Huiyue*, Volume 15.

Benefits

Postpartum yin deficiency with internal heat, presenting as a state resembling madness but not true madness, is a case of “false madness” caused by blood deficiency and should not be regarded as a pattern of excess.

Instructions for Use

After decoction, add one cup of a child’s urine and take together. Alternatively, add 1 qian of bi zi (de-oiled). If caused by retained lochia and stagnant blood attacking the heart, add a concentrated decoction of su mu and take together.

Fire-Relieving and Heart-Nourishing Decoction,From *Huiyue*, Volume 15.,Postpartum yin deficiency with internal heat, presenting as a state resembling madness but not true madness, is a case of “false madness” caused by blood deficiency and should not be regarded as a pattern of excess.

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