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Modified Yueling Decoction

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Modified Yueling Decoction,For various conditions of deficiency and weakness, characterized by acute pain in the lower abdomen, distension in the flanks and sides, a sensation of fullness below the navel, restlessness and palpitations in the chest, a sallow and haggard complexion, dry lips and mouth, cold hands and feet, spontaneous sweating, stiffness in the lower back and waist, aching in the bones and muscles, coughing, shortness of breath, and fatigue, inability to eat or drink—whether due to excessive physical exertion or failure to recover after illness.

Formulas Name : Modified Yueling Decoction

Chinese Name : 增损乐令汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Astragalus, 2 liang of Ginseng, 2 liang of Tangerine Peel, 2 liang of Angelica sinensis, 2 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 2 liang of Asarum, 2 liang of Peucedanum, 2 liang of Licorice (roasted),Poria 2 liang, Ophiopogon (core removed) 2 liang, Paeonia 2 liang, Aconite (roasted, skin and navel removed) 1 liang, Prepared Rehmannia 1 liang, Pinellia (washed in boiling water) 2.5 liang, Polygala 0.3 fen (core removed).

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 13.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For various conditions of deficiency and weakness, characterized by acute pain in the lower abdomen, distension in the flanks and sides, a sensation of fullness below the navel, restlessness and palpitations in the chest, a sallow and haggard complexion, dry lips and mouth, cold hands and feet, spontaneous sweating, stiffness in the lower back and waist, aching in the bones and muscles, coughing, shortness of breath, and fatigue, inability to eat or drink—whether due to excessive physical exertion or failure to recover after illness.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 5 slices of ginger, and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain out the residue. Take warm before meals.

Modified Yueling Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 13.,For various conditions of deficiency and weakness, characterized by acute pain in the lower abdomen, distension in the flanks and sides, a sensation of fullness below the navel, restlessness and palpitations in the chest, a sallow and haggard complexion, dry lips and mouth, cold hands and feet, spontaneous sweating, stiffness in the lower back and waist, aching in the bones and muscles, coughing, shortness of breath, and fatigue, inability to eat or drink—whether due to excessive physical exertion or failure to recover after illness.

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