Great Yin-Nourishing Decoction，From *Huiyue*, Volume 9.，For edema caused by severe deficiency of water and fire in the kidneys, where the Kidney Qi Pill has proven ineffective.
Great Yin-Nourishing Decoction
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Formulas Name : Great Yin-Nourishing Decoction
Chinese Name : 大补阴汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang or 5 qian of prepared rehmannia root, 3 qian of aconite root, 3 qian of cassia bark, 2.5 qian of white atractylodes, 3 qian of angelica root, 1 qian of poria, 2 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of dried ginger (roasted), and 1 qian of licorice (roasted).
Source
From *Huiyue*, Volume 9.
Benefits
For edema caused by severe deficiency of water and fire in the kidneys, where the Kidney Qi Pill has proven ineffective.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally. Administer a high dose; it must be taken frequently to be effective.
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Great Yin-Nourishing Decoction,For edema caused by severe deficiency of water and fire in the kidneys, where the Kidney Qi Pill has proven ineffective.