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Modified Yin Dan Decoction,For postpartum jaundice characterized by yellow sweat, yellow eyes, and stools as yellow as gold liquid.

Formulas Name : Modified Yin Dan Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减阴疸汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 2 qian, Soft Bupleurum 1 qian, White Peony Root (wine-fried) 8 fen, Fried Licorice 8 fen, Dried Ginger 1 qian, Pinellia 1 qian, Western Codonopsis (ginger juice-fried) 3 qian.

Source

From *Secret Manual of Prenatal and Postnatal Care*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For postpartum jaundice characterized by yellow sweat, yellow eyes, and stools as yellow as gold liquid.

Note

Avoid herbs such as Yinchen that clear cold.

Modified Yin Dan Decoction，From *Secret Manual of Prenatal and Postnatal Care*, Volume 2.，For postpartum jaundice characterized by yellow sweat, yellow eyes, and stools as yellow as gold liquid.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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