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Xuanmai Dihuang Decoction

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Xuanmai Dihuang Decoction,Yin deficiency, heart fire causing mania, and insufficiency of kidney water.

Formulas Name : Xuanmai Dihuang Decoction

Chinese Name : 玄麦地黄汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Scrophularia root, 2 qian of Ophiopogon tuber (with core removed), 8 qian of prepared Rehmannia root, 3 qian of Poria cocos, 3 qian of Moutan bark, 3 qian of Alisma rhizome, 4 qian of Chinese yam, and 4 qian of Cornus fruit.

Source

*Supplement to the Great Dictionary of Chinese Medicine*.

Benefits

Yin deficiency, heart fire causing mania, and insufficiency of kidney water.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Xuanmai Dihuang Decoction,*Supplement to the Great Dictionary of Chinese Medicine*.,Yin deficiency, heart fire causing mania, and insufficiency of kidney water.

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