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Yin-Consolidating Decoction

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Yin-Consolidating Decoction,Deficiency of both the Liver and Kidney, leading to seminal emission, lochia, metrorrhagia, fetal restlessness, persistent postpartum lochia, and prolapse of the uterus in women. Turbid leukorrhea, dysuria, and seminal emission, as well as menstrual irregularities due to deficiency. Blood deficiency of the Liver and Kidney causing fetal restlessness; postpartum damage to the Chong and Ren meridians resulting in persistent lochia. Yin deficiency with slippage and prolapse, leading to a sensation of heaviness and descent.

Formulas Name : Yin-Consolidating Decoction

Chinese Name : 固阴煎

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (as needed), Prepared Rehmannia 3–5 qian, Chinese Yam (roasted) 2 qian, Cornus Officinalis 1.5 qian, Polygala 0.7 fen (roasted), Fried Licorice 1–2 qian, Schisandra 14 berries, Cuscuta (roasted until fragrant) 2–3 qian.

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

Deficiency of both the Liver and Kidney, leading to seminal emission, lochia, metrorrhagia, fetal restlessness, persistent postpartum lochia, and prolapse of the uterus in women. Turbid leukorrhea, dysuria, and seminal emission, as well as menstrual irregularities due to deficiency. Blood deficiency of the Liver and Kidney causing fetal restlessness; postpartum damage to the Chong and Ren meridians resulting in persistent lochia. Yin deficiency with slippage and prolapse, leading to a sensation of heaviness and descent.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take warm after meals.

Yin-Consolidating Decoction,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,Deficiency of both the Liver and Kidney, leading to seminal emission, lochia, metrorrhagia, fetal restlessness, persistent postpartum lochia, and prolapse of the uterus in women. Turbid leukorrhea, dysuria, and seminal emission, as well as menstrual irregularities due to deficiency. Blood deficiency of the Liver and Kidney causing fetal restlessness; postpartum damage to the Chong and Ren meridians resulting in persistent lochia. Yin deficiency with slippage and prolapse, leading to a sensation of heaviness and descent.

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