Yin-Preserving Decoction

Yin-Preserving Decoction,For cases in the summer months where yin deficiency leads to an excess of yang; exposure to heat pathogens causes headache, fever, stiffness in the neck, and thirst; the patient does not feel aversion to cold but rather aversion to heat; and the pulse is weak.

Formulas Name : Yin-Preserving Decoction

Chinese Name : 保阴汤

Drug Formulation

Southern Glehnia Root 3 qian, Ophiopogon Tuber (core removed) 3 qian, Schisandra Berries 9 grains, Platycodon Root 1 qian, Perilla Stem 1 qian 5 fen, Scutellaria Root 1 qian 5 fen, Anemarrhena Rhizome 1 qian, Fritillaria Bulb 1 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 8 fen, Mulberry Leaf 2 qian, Shenqu 2 qian.

Source

*A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For cases in the summer months where yin deficiency leads to an excess of yang; exposure to heat pathogens causes headache, fever, stiffness in the neck, and thirst; the patient does not feel aversion to cold but rather aversion to heat; and the pulse is weak.

Instructions for Use

Add 20 pieces of bamboo leaves and 1 slice of fresh ginger to the above formula; decoct in water and take orally.

Yin-Preserving Decoction,*A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 2.,For cases in the summer months where yin deficiency leads to an excess of yang; exposure to heat pathogens causes headache, fever, stiffness in the neck, and thirst; the patient does not feel aversion to cold but rather aversion to heat; and the pulse is weak.

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