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Yu Yan Powder,For qi deficiency with heat, presenting symptoms similar to consumptive disease.

Formulas Name : Yu Yan Powder

Chinese Name : 玉筵散

Drug Formulation

7 liang and a half of Chinese yam, 2 liang and a half of Angelica sinensis, 2 liang and a half of Cinnamomum cassia, 2 liang and a half of Shenqu, 2 liang and a half of prepared Rehmannia root, 2 liang and a half of dried soybeans, 1 liang and 7 qian and a half of licorice, 1 liang and 7 qian and a half of ginseng,Chuanxiong 1 liang 8 fen, White Peony Root 1 liang 8 fen, White Atractylodes 1 liang 8 fen, Ophiopogon 1 liang 8 fen, Apricot Kernel 1 liang 8 fen, Bupleurum 1 liang 8 fen, Poria 1 liang 8 fen, Donkey-hide Gelatin 1 liang 3 fen, Dried Ginger 3 fen, White Clematis 0.5 liang, Fangfeng 1.5 liang, Jujubes 100, Platycodon 1 liang.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For qi deficiency with heat, presenting symptoms similar to consumptive disease.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with warm rice water and taken before meals.

Yu Yan Powder,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 15.,For qi deficiency with heat, presenting symptoms similar to consumptive disease.

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