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Yin Jiao Decoction

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Yin Jiao Decoction,Both water and fire are deficient; extreme heat prevents sound sleep, and the eyes remain open day and night.

Formulas Name : Yin Jiao Decoction

Chinese Name : 引交汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Ophiopogon, 5 qian of Roasted Jujube Seed, 5 qian of Cornus Officinalis, 5 qian of Glehnia Root, 3 qian of Poria Sclerotium, 5 qian of Scrophularia Root, 2 liang of White Peony Root, 3 qian of Roasted Gardenia Fruit, 0.5 fen of Acorus Rhizome, 0.5 fen of Polygonum Multiflorum.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Both water and fire are deficient; extreme heat prevents sound sleep, and the eyes remain open day and night.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Yin Jiao Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.,Both water and fire are deficient; extreme heat prevents sound sleep, and the eyes remain open day and night.

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