Yiguan Decoction，*Continuation of Case Studies by Renowned Physicians*, Volume 18.，Deficiency of liver and kidney yin with qi stagnation; distension and pain in the chest, flanks, epigastrium, and abdomen; acid regurgitation and bitter vomiting; dry throat and mouth; as well as hernias and masses; red tongue with little coating; and a string-like, fine, and rapid pulse.Currently used for chronic hepatitis; pain in the flanks; acid regurgitation; hernias and masses; all liver diseases; yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys; stagnation of qi; throbbing pain in the flanks; distension of the chest and abdomen; a pulse that is fine and weak or deficient and taut; a tongue lacking moisture; and dryness of the throat and pharynx;Liver-kidney yin deficiency manifesting as aching pain in the legs and knees, weakness and lack of strength in the feet, or pulling pain at the Huantiao, Beishu, and heel acupoints. It also treats post-dysentery wind syndrome and conditions such as “crane’s knee,” “bone-adhering,” and “Huantiao” syndromes. Chronic hepatitis.
Yiguan Decoction
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Formulas Name : Yiguan Decoction
Chinese Name : 一贯煎
Drug Formulation
Northern Glehnia, Ophiopogon, Rehmannia, Angelica, Goji Berries, and Chinese Toon.
Source
*Continuation of Case Studies by Renowned Physicians*, Volume 18.
Benefits
Deficiency of liver and kidney yin with qi stagnation; distension and pain in the chest, flanks, epigastrium, and abdomen; acid regurgitation and bitter vomiting; dry throat and mouth; as well as hernias and masses; red tongue with little coating; and a string-like, fine, and rapid pulse.Currently used for chronic hepatitis; pain in the flanks; acid regurgitation; hernias and masses; all liver diseases; yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys; stagnation of qi; throbbing pain in the flanks; distension of the chest and abdomen; a pulse that is fine and weak or deficient and taut; a tongue lacking moisture; and dryness of the throat and pharynx;Liver-kidney yin deficiency manifesting as aching pain in the legs and knees, weakness and lack of strength in the feet, or pulling pain at the Huantiao, Beishu, and heel acupoints. It also treats post-dysentery wind syndrome and conditions such as “crane’s knee,” “bone-adhering,” and “Huantiao” syndromes. Chronic hepatitis.
Note
Contraindicated for cases accompanied by retained phlegm and accumulated fluid, with a turbid and greasy tongue coating and no signs of yin deficiency; particular attention must be paid to the phrase “tongue without moisture” in this formula—if the tongue coating is turbid and greasy, it is not appropriate. Contraindicated for all conditions involving stagnation of qi, blood, fire, food, phlegm, or dampness that do not involve yin deficiency. As this formula contains a relatively large number of nourishing and greasy herbs, it is not suitable for patients with concomitant retained phlegm and accumulated fluid.
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Yiguan Decoction,Deficiency of liver and kidney yin with qi stagnation; distension and pain in the chest, flanks, epigastrium, and abdomen; acid regurgitation and bitter vomiting; dry throat and mouth; as well as hernias and masses; red tongue with little coating; and a string-like, fine, and rapid pulse.Currently used for chronic hepatitis; pain in the flanks; acid regurgitation; hernias and masses; all liver diseases; yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys; stagnation of qi; throbbing pain in the flanks; distension of the chest and abdomen; a pulse that is fine and weak or deficient and taut; a tongue lacking moisture; and dryness of the throat and pharynx;Liver-kidney yin deficiency manifesting as aching pain in the legs and knees, weakness and lack of strength in the feet, or pulling pain at the Huantiao, Beishu, and heel acupoints. It also treats post-dysentery wind syndrome and conditions such as “crane’s knee,” “bone-adhering,” and “Huantiao” syndromes. Chronic hepatitis.