Yin-Consolidating and Stomach-Clearing Decoction，From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.，In years corresponding to the “Shao Yin Sovereign Fire” and “Yang Ming Dry Metal” phases,in the early stages of an epidemic, before the disease has entered the Shao Yang channel, if Chai Hu, Gui Zhi, Shi Gao, and Zhi Mu are mistakenly administered too early, the condition may transform into mania and agitation, with persistent high fever, red eyes, a black tongue, internal depletion of body fluids, mental confusion, and delirium. The epidemic toxin is entirely concentrated in the Yang Ming Stomach and Intestines; the toxic heat burns internally, ascends to affect the Shao Yin, and the heart transfers heat to the liver and gallbladder, resulting in the patient failing to recognize people, an absence of sweat, and no diarrhea.
Yin-Consolidating and Stomach-Clearing Decoction
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Formulas Name : Yin-Consolidating and Stomach-Clearing Decoction
Chinese Name : 固阴清胃饮
Drug Formulation
Fresh Rehmannia root 8 qian, Angelica sinensis 8 qian, raw White Peony root 8 qian, raw Licorice root 8 fen, Zhi Shi 2 qian, Cardamom seeds 1 qian (ground), Areca nut 1 qian 5 fen, stir-fried Coptis rhizome 5 fen.
Source
From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.
Benefits
In years corresponding to the “Shao Yin Sovereign Fire” and “Yang Ming Dry Metal” phases,in the early stages of an epidemic, before the disease has entered the Shao Yang channel, if Chai Hu, Gui Zhi, Shi Gao, and Zhi Mu are mistakenly administered too early, the condition may transform into mania and agitation, with persistent high fever, red eyes, a black tongue, internal depletion of body fluids, mental confusion, and delirium. The epidemic toxin is entirely concentrated in the Yang Ming Stomach and Intestines; the toxic heat burns internally, ascends to affect the Shao Yin, and the heart transfers heat to the liver and gallbladder, resulting in the patient failing to recognize people, an absence of sweat, and no diarrhea.
Instructions for Use
Ginger juice serves as the guide.
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Yin-Consolidating and Stomach-Clearing Decoction,In years corresponding to the “Shao Yin Sovereign Fire” and “Yang Ming Dry Metal” phases,in the early stages of an epidemic, before the disease has entered the Shao Yang channel, if Chai Hu, Gui Zhi, Shi Gao, and Zhi Mu are mistakenly administered too early, the condition may transform into mania and agitation, with persistent high fever, red eyes, a black tongue, internal depletion of body fluids, mental confusion, and delirium. The epidemic toxin is entirely concentrated in the Yang Ming Stomach and Intestines; the toxic heat burns internally, ascends to affect the Shao Yin, and the heart transfers heat to the liver and gallbladder, resulting in the patient failing to recognize people, an absence of sweat, and no diarrhea.