Xiao Yan Honey Decoction，From *Shenshi’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 14 of *Wai Tai*.，Intolerance to wind, opisthotonos; “flying corpse” entering the abdomen, causing colicky pain and loss of consciousness, with intermittent episodes and muscle rigidity; Shaoyin-type cold damage, with locked jaw and difficulty speaking.
Xiao Yan Honey Decoction
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Formulas Name : Xiao Yan Honey Decoction
Chinese Name : 小岩蜜汤
Drug Formulation
Rhubarb 2 liang, Realgar 1 liang, Blue Goat Fat 4 fen, Dried Ginger 4 fen, Cinnamon Bark 4 fen, Peony Root 4 fen, Licorice 4 fen (roasted), Asarum 4 fen, Dried Rehmannia 4 fen, Evodia Fruit 3 liang, Angelica Root 4 liang.
Source
From *Shenshi’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 14 of *Wai Tai*.
Processing
Cut the ingredients into pieces.
Benefits
Intolerance to wind, opisthotonos; “flying corpse” entering the abdomen, causing colicky pain and loss of consciousness, with intermittent episodes and muscle rigidity; Shaoyin-type cold damage, with locked jaw and difficulty speaking.
Instructions for Use
Boil with 2 dou of water until reduced to 6 sheng; divide into 6 doses. For severe cases, increase the dosage: use 3 dou of water, boil until reduced to 9 sheng, and divide into 10 doses.
Note
Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, raw scallions, and raw lettuce.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Xiao Yan Honey Decoction,Intolerance to wind, opisthotonos; “flying corpse” entering the abdomen, causing colicky pain and loss of consciousness, with intermittent episodes and muscle rigidity; Shaoyin-type cold damage, with locked jaw and difficulty speaking.