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Xun Gao Decoction

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Xun Gao Decoction,When the sovereign fire is deficient and the fire in the kidneys becomes agitated, blood flows from both eyes and may even spurt out; in women, this causes amenorrhea, while in men, it results in a dry mouth and parched lips.

Formulas Name : Xun Gao Decoction

Chinese Name : 郇膏汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of White Peony Root, 5 qian of Cornus Officinalis, 5 fen of Bupleurum, 3 qian of Schizonepeta (roasted until black), 10 grains of Northern Schisandra, and 1 he of Bamboo Sap.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.

Benefits

When the sovereign fire is deficient and the fire in the kidneys becomes agitated, blood flows from both eyes and may even spurt out; in women, this causes amenorrhea, while in men, it results in a dry mouth and parched lips.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Two doses will cure the condition.

Xun Gao Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.,When the sovereign fire is deficient and the fire in the kidneys becomes agitated, blood flows from both eyes and may even spurt out; in women, this causes amenorrhea, while in men, it results in a dry mouth and parched lips.

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