Huiyuan Decoction

Huiyuan Decoction,Chronic headaches, dizziness throughout the day, various forms of deficiency and debility, dry cough due to internal heat, and tidal fevers.

Formulas Name : Huiyuan Decoction

Chinese Name : 回元饮

Drug Formulation

Prepared Rehmannia 10 liang, Cornus Fruit 4 liang, Northern Schisandra 2 liang, Ophiopogon 2 liang, Chrysanthemum 2 liang, Ligusticum 3 liang, Scrophularia 3 liang, Chinese Yam 3 liang, Angelica 3 liang, Polygonatum 8 liang, Owl’s Brain 1 piece (steamed with wine, roasted, and ground).

Source

From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with refined honey to form pills.

Benefits

Chronic headaches, dizziness throughout the day, various forms of deficiency and debility, dry cough due to internal heat, and tidal fevers.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with salted water.

Huiyuan Decoction,From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 1.,Chronic headaches, dizziness throughout the day, various forms of deficiency and debility, dry cough due to internal heat, and tidal fevers.

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