Two-Tonifying Decoction

Two-Tonifying Decoction,Deficiency of both yin and yang; weakness in all six pulses; night fever with cold extremities; blood loss and loose stools.

Formulas Name : Two-Tonifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 二补汤

Drug Formulation

Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared) 3–5 qian, Angelica sinensis (stir-fried with earth) 2 qian, Astragalus membranaceus (stir-fried with honey) 2 qian, Lycium barbarum 2 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted) 1.5 qian, Eucommia ulmoides (stir-fried with salt) 2 qian, Ziziphus jujuba peel 1 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 1.5 qian, Dioscorea opposita (Huai) 2 qian, Cinnamomum cassia 1 qian, Schisandra chinensis 13 seeds (lightly roasted).

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Deficiency of both yin and yang; weakness in all six pulses; night fever with cold extremities; blood loss and loose stools.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Two-Tonifying Decoction,*Huiyue*, Volume 3.,Deficiency of both yin and yang; weakness in all six pulses; night fever with cold extremities; blood loss and loose stools.

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