Rehmannia and Angelica Decoction

Rehmannia and Angelica Decoction,Pale and gaunt complexion, redness beneath the eyes, dry mouth and shrunken tongue, a sense of confusion in the chest, and a feeling of heaviness and restlessness in the limbs—this condition is known as “Bai Huang.”

Formulas Name : Rehmannia and Angelica Decoction

Chinese Name : 地黄当归汤

Drug Formulation

5 he of Rehmannia juice (if unavailable, use 3 liang of dried Rehmannia, soaked in water and ground into juice as a substitute), 3 he of honey, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis (finely chopped), and 1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala (finely chopped).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 61.

Benefits

Pale and gaunt complexion, redness beneath the eyes, dry mouth and shrunken tongue, a sense of confusion in the chest, and a feeling of heaviness and restlessness in the limbs—this condition is known as “Bai Huang.”

Instructions for Use

First, decoct the Angelica and Atractylodes in 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain out the residue. Add the Rehmannia juice and honey, mix thoroughly, and divide into 3 doses to be taken consecutively until finished.

Rehmannia and Angelica Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 61.,Pale and gaunt complexion, redness beneath the eyes, dry mouth and shrunken tongue, a sense of confusion in the chest, and a feeling of heaviness and restlessness in the limbs—this condition is known as “Bai Huang.”

More Herbs Formulas

Cold Pain Powder

Cold Pain Powder,From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2.,Abdominal pain due to hernia.

Guangsi Pills

Guangsi Pills,From *Supplement to the Omissions of the Inner Canon*, Volume 4.,For obstruction of the fetal vessels during pregnancy, resulting in loss of voice by the ninth month.

Huang Sheng Dan

Huang Sheng Dan,*Formulas and Ingredients of Traditional Chinese Medicine*.,For abscesses and boils that have ruptured but are not draining pus.

Cnidium Monnieri Powder

Cnidium Monnieri Powder,*Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,Vaginal itching.

Preparation of Cyperus Rhizome

Preparation of Cyperus Rhizome,From *Zhi Zhi*, Volume 26.,For hemorrhage; for cold leukorrhea.

Fever-Reducing Formula

Fever-Reducing Formula,From *Zhi Zhi*, Volume 22.,For scrofula with redness, swelling, and excessive exudate around the four edges, attributed to a heat syndrome.

Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction

Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For typhoid fever: if, after vomiting or purgation, there is a sensation of fullness and distension beneath the heart, with qi surging upward into the chest; upon standing, dizziness occurs; the pulse is deep and tight; and inducing sweating may trigger menstrual bleeding. The body trembles … Read more

Yishen Powder

Yishen Powder,From *Liangfang Hebi*, Volume 2.,For children with distended abdomens and visible blue veins, indicating established malnutrition, and for women with irregular menstruation.

Scrophularia Toxin-Resolving Decoction

Scrophularia Toxin-Resolving Decoction,From *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 6.,Residual toxins from smallpox, manifesting as red, fiery rashes or nodules; smallpox-like macules; internal and external heat.

Paper Mulberry Fruit Decoction

Paper Mulberry Fruit Decoction,*Ji Feng*, Volume 12.,For chronic damp-arthralgia of the feet and knees, rendering walking impossible.

Phellodendron Bark Powder

Phellodendron Bark Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 132.,Unidentified malignant sores that have persisted for years without healing.

Yuli Ren Pills

Yuli Ren Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 54.,For constriction of the Triple Burner, swelling and pain in the lower abdomen, and inability to pass urine or stool.

Five-Flavor Powder

Five-Flavor Powder,*Yi Tong*, Volume 63.,Mouth and tongue sores.

Lianpu Powder

Lianpu Powder,From *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 9.,For bloody stools caused by blood heat.

Wood Fragrance Stagnation-Resolving Powder

Wood Fragrance Stagnation-Resolving Powder,*Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 4.,Disharmony of the spleen and stomach, sensation of obstruction in the chest and diaphragm, pain in the abdomen and flanks, shortness of breath and wheezing, and distension and oppression beneath the heart.

Silkworm Moth Powder

Silkworm Moth Powder,From *Secret Essentials for Treating Injuries*.,Injuries caused by knives or axes.

Miraculous Labor-Inducing Sacred Effort Powder

Miraculous Labor-Inducing Sacred Effort Powder,*Essential Guide to Obstetrics from the Family Treasure of Health*, Volume 6.,

Yinchen Qing Shi Decoction

Yinchen Qing Shi Decoction,From *Yu’an*, Volume 3.,Damp-heat injures the spleen, causing fatigue in the limbs, numbness of the body, indigestion, and difficulty urinating.

Dongfeng Powder

Dongfeng Powder,From *Compendium of Dysentery and Malaria*, Volume 11.,For the early stages of dysentery.

Black Snake and Astragalus Pills

Black Snake and Astragalus Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 142.,Qi-type hemorrhoids, severe constipation, rectal bleeding, and prolapsed rectum.

Tongke Dan

Tongke Dan,*Compiled Medical Formulas of the Wu Family*, Volume 2.,For cases of lactation disorders caused by internal wind during pregnancy, external wind affecting a nursing infant, constriction of the breast leading to blockage, or abrupt weaning—resulting in initial pain.

Yingfeng Pill

Yingfeng Pill,From *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 23, citing *Secret Formulas Based on Clinical Experience*.,For vitiligo.

Golden Phoenix Phlegm-Resolving Ointment

Golden Phoenix Phlegm-Resolving Ointment,*The Golden Mirror*, Volume 64.,Phlegm-induced eruption. It appears along the spine; upon palpation, it feels hard as wood and is slightly tender, with no heat or redness, and the skin color remains normal.

Raw Rehmannia Nourishing Yin Decoction

Raw Rehmannia Nourishing Yin Decoction,From *Medical Explorations* (Vol. 4).,Hemoptysis.

Realgar Detoxifying Powder

Realgar Detoxifying Powder,*Selected Essences of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 7.,Snake bites.