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Yuanquan Decoction

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Yuanquan Decoction,For blood deficiency with consumptive fever and bone-steaming fever, heat in the palms and soles, dry stools, and yellow, scanty, and painful urination.

Formulas Name : Yuanquan Decoction

Chinese Name : 源泉汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 2 qian of raw Rehmannia root (use large roots, break into pieces, and soak in wine for one hour), 3 qian of prepared Rehmannia root,White Peony Root 1.5 qian (wine-fried), Donkey-hide Gelatin (fried with clam powder until pearl-like) 1.5 qian, Goji Berries 1 qian 2 fen, Artemisia Annua 7 fen, Salvia Miltiorrhiza 2.5 qian, Dried Ginger (fried until blackened) 5–7 fen, Chinese Yam 1.5 qian, Scrophularia Root 1 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 7 fen, Lycium Bark 1 qian.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For blood deficiency with consumptive fever and bone-steaming fever, heat in the palms and soles, dry stools, and yellow, scanty, and painful urination.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; take one dose daily, or as needed.

Yuanquan Decoction,*Huiyue*, Volume 2.,For blood deficiency with consumptive fever and bone-steaming fever, heat in the palms and soles, dry stools, and yellow, scanty, and painful urination.

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