Five Yin Decoction

Five Yin Decoction,For deficiency of true yin, spleen deficiency with blood loss, or mild loose stools.

Formulas Name : Five Yin Decoction

Chinese Name : 五阴煎

Drug Formulation

5–7 qian or 1 liang of Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), 2 qian of Chinese yam (roasted), 2–3 qian of mung beans (roasted), 1–2 qian of licorice (roasted), 1.5 qian of Poria cocos, 2 qian of peony root (roasted until yellow), 20 schisandra berries, ginseng as needed, and 1–2 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted).

Source

From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For deficiency of true yin, spleen deficiency with blood loss, or mild loose stools.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 2 zhong of water with 20 lotus seeds (with seeds removed), then take the decoction.

Five Yin Decoction,From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For deficiency of true yin, spleen deficiency with blood loss, or mild loose stools.

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