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Yinhuo Liang’an Decoction

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Yinhuo Liang’an Decoction,For disharmony between the heart and kidneys, persistent erection, restlessness in the chest, redness and swelling of the eyes, and thirst that is not relieved by drinking water.

Formulas Name : Yinhuo Liang’an Decoction

Chinese Name : 引火两安汤

Drug Formulation

Scrophularia root 1 liang, Ophiopogon tuber 2 liang, Moutan bark 5 qian, Glehnia root 1 liang, Coptis rhizome 1 qian, Cinnamon bark 1 qian.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.

Benefits

For disharmony between the heart and kidneys, persistent erection, restlessness in the chest, redness and swelling of the eyes, and thirst that is not relieved by drinking water.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Take 4 doses consecutively until the fire subsides; then reduce Coptis by 3 fen and Cinnamon Bark by 3 fen, and take several more doses.

Yinhuo Liang’an Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,For disharmony between the heart and kidneys, persistent erection, restlessness in the chest, redness and swelling of the eyes, and thirst that is not relieved by drinking water.

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