Yiyuan San Xie Decoction

Yiyuan San Xie Decoction,For severe deficiency of original qi, with a large but weak pulse; external invasion by cold pathogens, manifesting as aversion to cold, high fever, body aches, and headache; or vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Yiyuan San Xie Decoction

Chinese Name : 益元散邪汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 2–3 qian, Paeonia lactiflora (roasted) 1.5 qian, Citrus reticulata 1 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 3–4 qian, Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared) 3–4 qian, Dioscorea opposita 2 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted) 1 qian, Astragalus membranaceus (honey-fried) 1.5 qian, Ephedra sinica (knots removed) 0.8 fen, Cinnamomum cassia 1 qian, Zingiber officinale (roasted) 1.5 qian.

Source

From *Huiyue*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For severe deficiency of original qi, with a large but weak pulse; external invasion by cold pathogens, manifesting as aversion to cold, high fever, body aches, and headache; or vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while hot. Cover the pot slightly to induce a mild sweat.

Yiyuan San Xie Decoction,From *Huiyue*, Volume 3.,For severe deficiency of original qi, with a large but weak pulse; external invasion by cold pathogens, manifesting as aversion to cold, high fever, body aches, and headache; or vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.

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