Three Yin Decoction，*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.，For deficiency of the liver and spleen, insufficiency of essence and blood, and blood loss due to deficiency of the nutritive qi. For all cases of stroke where blood fails to nourish the tendons, as well as malaria with profuse sweating that disperses the pathogen yet fails to stop the alternating chills and fever; postpartum yin deficiency with fever, palpitations, and mental confusion.
Three Yin Decoction
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Formulas Name : Three Yin Decoction
Chinese Name : 三阴煎
Drug Formulation
2–3 qian of Angelica sinensis, 3–5 qian of Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), 1 qian of licorice (roasted), 2 qian of Paeonia lactiflora (wine-fried), 2 qian of jujube seed, and ginseng as needed.
Source
*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.
Benefits
For deficiency of the liver and spleen, insufficiency of essence and blood, and blood loss due to deficiency of the nutritive qi. For all cases of stroke where blood fails to nourish the tendons, as well as malaria with profuse sweating that disperses the pathogen yet fails to stop the alternating chills and fever; postpartum yin deficiency with fever, palpitations, and mental confusion.
Instructions for Use
Add 2 zhong of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, and take after a meal.
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Three Yin Decoction,For deficiency of the liver and spleen, insufficiency of essence and blood, and blood loss due to deficiency of the nutritive qi. For all cases of stroke where blood fails to nourish the tendons, as well as malaria with profuse sweating that disperses the pathogen yet fails to stop the alternating chills and fever; postpartum yin deficiency with fever, palpitations, and mental confusion.