Great Yang-Consolidating Decoction，From *De Xiao* (Effective Formulas), Volume 8.，Syndrome of Yang Depletion. This may occur after severe vomiting or diarrhea, resulting in cold extremities, depletion of vital energy, and loss of consciousness; or it may result from engaging in sexual activity too soon after recovering from a cold, causing tight pain in the lower abdomen, retraction of the external genitalia, a dark complexion, shortness of breath, and spontaneous cold sweats.
Great Yang-Consolidating Decoction
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Formulas Name : Great Yang-Consolidating Decoction
Chinese Name : 大固阳汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Aconite (processed, cut into 8 slices), half a liang of White Atractylodes, half a liang of Dried Ginger, and 1 fen of Wood Fragrance.
Source
From *De Xiao* (Effective Formulas), Volume 8.
Processing
Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
Syndrome of Yang Depletion. This may occur after severe vomiting or diarrhea, resulting in cold extremities, depletion of vital energy, and loss of consciousness; or it may result from engaging in sexual activity too soon after recovering from a cold, causing tight pain in the lower abdomen, retraction of the external genitalia, a dark complexion, shortness of breath, and spontaneous cold sweats.
Instructions for Use
Use 2 bowls of water; decoct until reduced to 8 parts. Strain, let cool, and administer orally. Administer a second dose shortly thereafter.
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Great Yang-Consolidating Decoction,Syndrome of Yang Depletion. This may occur after severe vomiting or diarrhea, resulting in cold extremities, depletion of vital energy, and loss of consciousness; or it may result from engaging in sexual activity too soon after recovering from a cold, causing tight pain in the lower abdomen, retraction of the external genitalia, a dark complexion, shortness of breath, and spontaneous cold sweats.