Yi Fu Decoction

Yi Fu Decoction,For cold qi and yin deficiency, or sudden injury from raw and cold foods, leading to diarrhea or dysentery; in the early stages when blood and qi have not yet declined and the spleen and kidneys have not yet failed; or for cases presenting with distension and pain, or vomiting and nausea; or for cases where cold and dampness have injured the viscera, or where the pathogenic factor of cholera is in the “excess” stage.

Formulas Name : Yi Fu Decoction

Chinese Name : 抑扶煎

Drug Formulation

Houpo 1 qian 5 fen, Chenpi 1 qian 5 fen, Wuyao 1 qian 5 fen, Zhu Ling 2 qian, Zexie 2 qian, Zhi Gancao 1 qian, Dried Ginger (roasted) 1–2 qian, Wu Zhu Yu (processed) 5–7 fen.

Source

From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For cold qi and yin deficiency, or sudden injury from raw and cold foods, leading to diarrhea or dysentery; in the early stages when blood and qi have not yet declined and the spleen and kidneys have not yet failed; or for cases presenting with distension and pain, or vomiting and nausea; or for cases where cold and dampness have injured the viscera, or where the pathogenic factor of cholera is in the “excess” stage.

Instructions for Use

Add 1.5 zhong of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, and take warm on an empty stomach.

Yi Fu Decoction,From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For cold qi and yin deficiency, or sudden injury from raw and cold foods, leading to diarrhea or dysentery; in the early stages when blood and qi have not yet declined and the spleen and kidneys have not yet failed; or for cases presenting with distension and pain, or vomiting and nausea; or for cases where cold and dampness have injured the viscera, or where the pathogenic factor of cholera is in the “excess” stage.

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