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Yang-Boosting Decoction

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Yang-Boosting Decoction,Indications: Leucorrhea, pain in the vulva, cramping pain radiating to the heart, jaundice with loose skin, heaviness of the body as if bearing a mountain, and a sensation of ice in the genital area.

Formulas Name : Yang-Boosting Decoction

Chinese Name : 助阳汤

Drug Formulation

5 fen of raw Scutellaria baicalensis, 5 fen of tangerine peel, 1 qian of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 1 qian of Galanga, 1 qian of dried ginger, 1 qian of Prunus mume seeds, 1 qian of licorice, 1 qian and 3 fen of Bupleurum, and 7 white sunflower blossoms.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.

Processing

Chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or mung beans, and divide into two doses.

Benefits

Indications: Leucorrhea, pain in the vulva, cramping pain radiating to the heart, jaundice with loose skin, heaviness of the body as if bearing a mountain, and a sensation of ice in the genital area.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 2 large bowls of water; decoct until reduced to 1 bowl; strain out the residue; and take while slightly warm before meals.

Yang-Boosting Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.,Indications: Leucorrhea, pain in the vulva, cramping pain radiating to the heart, jaundice with loose skin, heaviness of the body as if bearing a mountain, and a sensation of ice in the genital area.

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