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Modified Eight-Ingredient Decoction,For jaundice caused by the upward rising of deficient yang, manifested only by yellowing of the skin, lethargy, and weakness of the limbs, with neither symptoms related to blood, food, alcohol, or sweating, nor yellowish-red urine.

Formulas Name : Modified Eight-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减八物汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, licorice, Angelica sinensis, white peony root, prepared rehmannia root, Dendrobium, coix seed, polygala, gentiana, and tangerine peel.

Source

*The Transmission of the Lamp of Medicine*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For jaundice caused by the upward rising of deficient yang, manifested only by yellowing of the skin, lethargy, and weakness of the limbs, with neither symptoms related to blood, food, alcohol, or sweating, nor yellowish-red urine.

Modified Eight-Ingredient Decoction,*The Transmission of the Lamp of Medicine*, Volume 2.,For jaundice caused by the upward rising of deficient yang, manifested only by yellowing of the skin, lethargy, and weakness of the limbs, with neither symptoms related to blood, food, alcohol, or sweating, nor yellowish-red urine.

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