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Yinchen Huanglian Decoction

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Yinchen Huanglian Decoction,Epidemic acute jaundice, with the body appearing golden in color.

Formulas Name : Yinchen Huanglian Decoction

Chinese Name : 茵陈黄连汤

Drug Formulation

Yinchenhao 1 liang, Huanglian (with stalks removed) 1 liang, Huangqin (with black core removed) 1 liang, Da Huang (chopped, stir-fried) 1 liang, Gancao (roasted, chopped) half a liang, Ren Shen half a liang.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 60.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Epidemic acute jaundice, with the body appearing golden in color.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take warm after meals.

Yinchen Huanglian Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 60.,Epidemic acute jaundice, with the body appearing golden in color.

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