Yu Dan Decoction

Yu Dan Decoction,Jaundice.

Formulas Name : Yu Dan Decoction

Chinese Name : 愈疸汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Lycium bark, 1 liang of Amomum, 4 liang of black dates (with Amomum hidden inside).

Source

*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Jaundice.

Instructions for Use

Divide into 4 doses; use 2 bowls of water, decoct until reduced to 7 parts; let stand overnight; take while hot at the fifth watch. For severe cases, three courses of treatment will surely be effective.

Yu Dan Decoction,*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1.,Jaundice.

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