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Yin-Nourishing Decoction

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Yin-Nourishing Decoction,For yin deficiency with spleen-related diarrhea that has persisted for many years without resolution; or for cases where food cannot be digested, or where digestion occurs but results in loose stools.

Formulas Name : Yin-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 升阴汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 5 qian of Cornus officinalis, 1 qian of Schisandra chinensis, 1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of Dioscorea opposita, 1 qian of Plantago seed, 1 qian of Cinnamomum cassia, 3 qian of Poria cocos, and 3 fen of Cimicifuga.

Source

From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For yin deficiency with spleen-related diarrhea that has persisted for many years without resolution; or for cases where food cannot be digested, or where digestion occurs but results in loose stools.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Yin-Nourishing Decoction,From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 2.,For yin deficiency with spleen-related diarrhea that has persisted for many years without resolution; or for cases where food cannot be digested, or where digestion occurs but results in loose stools.

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