Xinding Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Regulating Exhaustion，*Essential Readings on the Medical Tradition*, Volume 6.，Yin deficiency with internal heat; cold skin and hot bones; poor appetite with excessive phlegm; coughing and shortness of breath; fatigue and restlessness.
Xinding Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Regulating Exhaustion
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Formulas Name : Xinding Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Regulating Exhaustion
Chinese Name : 新定拯阴理劳汤
Drug Formulation
Peony Bark 1 qian, Angelica Root 1 qian (washed with wine), Ophiopogon Tuber 1 qian (core removed), Licorice (roasted) 4 fen, Coix Seed 3 qian, White Peony Root 7 fen (wine-fried), Schisandra Berry 3 fen, Ginseng 6 fen, Lotus Seed 3 qian (with husk), Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Raw Rehmannia Root 2 qian (avoid copper or iron utensils; thoroughly stir-fried with wine and ginger water).
Source
*Essential Readings on the Medical Tradition*, Volume 6.
Benefits
Yin deficiency with internal heat; cold skin and hot bones; poor appetite with excessive phlegm; coughing and shortness of breath; fatigue and restlessness.
Instructions for Use
Add 2 zhong of water and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 1 zhong; divide into 2 doses and sip slowly.
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Xinding Decoction for Nourishing Yin and Regulating Exhaustion,Yin deficiency with internal heat; cold skin and hot bones; poor appetite with excessive phlegm; coughing and shortness of breath; fatigue and restlessness.