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Pine Knot Decoction,Yin Wind. Following sexual activity, mistakenly consuming cold alcohol, cold water, or raw, cold foods causes cold pathogens to directly invade the Shao Yin Kidney Meridian. If a draft enters the abdomen during intercourse, it results in extreme pain in the lower abdomen and genital region; the face, lips, and fingernails turn blue-black; and the patient may experience vomiting or diarrhea, with cold and numb limbs.

Formulas Name : Pine Knot Decoction

Chinese Name : 松节煎

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Pinus tabulae (roasted until black; use 5 qian if heavier), mung beans (1 bean per year of age), and 7 peppercorns.

Source

From *The Great Treasure of Health*, Volume 1, citing a formula by Yang Shengxian.

Benefits

Yin Wind. Following sexual activity, mistakenly consuming cold alcohol, cold water, or raw, cold foods causes cold pathogens to directly invade the Shao Yin Kidney Meridian. If a draft enters the abdomen during intercourse, it results in extreme pain in the lower abdomen and genital region; the face, lips, and fingernails turn blue-black; and the patient may experience vomiting or diarrhea, with cold and numb limbs.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Pine Knot Decoction,From *The Great Treasure of Health*, Volume 1, citing a formula by Yang Shengxian.,Yin Wind. Following sexual activity, mistakenly consuming cold alcohol, cold water, or raw, cold foods causes cold pathogens to directly invade the Shao Yin Kidney Meridian. If a draft enters the abdomen during intercourse, it results in extreme pain in the lower abdomen and genital region; the face, lips, and fingernails turn blue-black; and the patient may experience vomiting or diarrhea, with cold and numb limbs.

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