Yin-Yang Harmony Decoction

Yin-Yang Harmony Decoction,Severe deficiency of yang qi causing abdominal pain: the condition begins with coldness in the right fingers, gradually ascending to the head as if doused with cold water; as the cold descends, the abdomen becomes severely painful. This is followed by intense fever throughout the body; once the fever subsides, the pain ceases. Pain may occur regardless of whether the patient has eaten or not, or even after overeating. Initially, episodes occur once a year; over time, they occur once a month; and as the condition persists, they occur once every ten days.

Formulas Name : Yin-Yang Harmony Decoction

Chinese Name : 阴阳和合汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 qian of Panax ginseng, 1 qian of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 1 qian of Bupleurum chinense, 5 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, and 0.5 fen of Fructus Aurantii.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Severe deficiency of yang qi causing abdominal pain: the condition begins with coldness in the right fingers, gradually ascending to the head as if doused with cold water; as the cold descends, the abdomen becomes severely painful. This is followed by intense fever throughout the body; once the fever subsides, the pain ceases. Pain may occur regardless of whether the patient has eaten or not, or even after overeating. Initially, episodes occur once a year; over time, they occur once a month; and as the condition persists, they occur once every ten days.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Yin-Yang Harmony Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,Severe deficiency of yang qi causing abdominal pain: the condition begins with coldness in the right fingers, gradually ascending to the head as if doused with cold water; as the cold descends, the abdomen becomes severely painful. This is followed by intense fever throughout the body; once the fever subsides, the pain ceases. Pain may occur regardless of whether the patient has eaten or not, or even after overeating. Initially, episodes occur once a year; over time, they occur once a month; and as the condition persists, they occur once every ten days.

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