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Liver-Warming Decoction

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Liver-Warming Decoction,Cold in the yin of the liver and kidneys, with retraction of the genitals.

Formulas Name : Liver-Warming Decoction

Chinese Name : 温肝汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 2 qian of Lycium barbarum, 1.5 qian of Poria cocos, 1.5 qian of Cinnamomum cassia, 1.5 qian of Lindera aggregata, 0.5 fen of Aquilaria agallocha, 0.5–0.7 fen of Foeniculum vulgare (roasted), 1.5 qian of Evodia rutaecarpa (soaked in boiling water), and 0.7 fen of Zingiber officinale.

Source

From *Huiyue*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Cold in the yin of the liver and kidneys, with retraction of the genitals.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Liver-Warming Decoction,From *Huiyue*, Volume 4.,Cold in the yin of the liver and kidneys, with retraction of the genitals.

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