Qingyuan Decoction

Qingyuan Decoction,Excessive heat in the kidneys, distension and fullness in the lower abdomen, darkening of the limbs, deafness, bone heat, reddish-yellow urine, separation of the lower back from the waist, and retained fluid, etc.

Formulas Name : Qingyuan Decoction

Chinese Name : 清源汤

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Poria, 5 liang of Scutellaria, 5 liang of Acorus, 4 liang of Scrophularia, 4 liang of Asarum, 2 liang of Rheum (soaked in water overnight), 2 liang of licorice (roasted), and 8 liang of magnetite (calcined and quenched in vinegar).

Source

From *San Yin*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Excessive heat in the kidneys, distension and fullness in the lower abdomen, darkening of the limbs, deafness, bone heat, reddish-yellow urine, separation of the lower back from the waist, and retained fluid, etc.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while hot.

Qingyuan Decoction,From *San Yin*, Volume 8.,Excessive heat in the kidneys, distension and fullness in the lower abdomen, darkening of the limbs, deafness, bone heat, reddish-yellow urine, separation of the lower back from the waist, and retained fluid, etc.

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