Lily and Rehmannia Decoction

Lily and Rehmannia Decoction,For lily disease where the condition remains unchanged despite no history of emesis, purgation, or diaphoresis.

Formulas Name : Lily and Rehmannia Decoction

Chinese Name : 百合地黄汤

Drug Formulation

7 lily bulbs (split open), 1 sheng of raw rehmannia juice.

Source

From *The Golden Cabinet*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For lily disease where the condition remains unchanged despite no history of emesis, purgation, or diaphoresis.

Instructions for Use

Wash the lily bulbs with water and soak them overnight; when white foam appears, drain the water. Replace it with 2 sheng of spring water, decoct until reduced to 1 sheng, strain out the residue, add the Rehmannia juice, and decoct until reduced to 1 sheng and 5 he. Divide the decoction into two doses and take them while still warm. Once the symptoms are relieved, do not take any more. The stool should be as black as lacquer.

Lily and Rehmannia Decoction,From *The Golden Cabinet*, Volume 1.,For lily disease where the condition remains unchanged despite no history of emesis, purgation, or diaphoresis.

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