Yangyuan Decoction

Yangyuan Decoction,

Formulas Name : Yangyuan Decoction

Chinese Name : 养元汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of white peony root (roasted),1 qian of roasted licorice, 1 qian of prepared rehmannia root, 1 qian of eucommia bark (roasted and de-stringed), 1 qian 8 fen of goji berries, 1 qian 5 fen of apricot kernels, 1 qian 5 fen of white poria, 1 qian 5 fen of rosehip (thorns removed), 1 qian of epimedium (stir-fried with butter, edges removed), 1 qian 4 fen of dendrobium, and 1 qian 8 fen of achyranthes root.

Source

From *Compilation of Remarkable Formulas*, Volume 2.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 zhong of water; decoct for 1 zhong; take on an empty stomach; in the evening, take the residue along with the liquid. A course of 10 doses is ideal.

Yangyuan Decoction,From *Compilation of Remarkable Formulas*, Volume 2.,

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