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formula nameModified Initial Yin Decoction
sourceJingyue Quanshu
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bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Unprocessed Rehmannia Root (Radix Rehmanniae Recens) 6gm
Peony Root (Radix Paeoniae Alba) 6gm
Ophiopogon Tuber (Radix Ophiopogonis) 6gm
Prepared Rehmannia RootYellow (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata) 9~15gm
Liquorice Root (Radix Glycyrrhizae) roasted 1.5~2.1gm
Anemarrhena (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae) 3gm
Chinese Wolfberry Root-bark (Cortex Lycii) 3gm

Decoct with 400 ml of water until reduced to 280 ml, remove the dregs, and take warm.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Nourishing yin and reducing fire.

bubble_chart Indications

For cases with more severe fire than the Initial Yin Decoction syndrome.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

  1. If there is severe irritability, heat, and constipation, add Gypsum6-9 grams;
  2. if there is heat and difficulty in urination, add Gardenia3-6 grams;
  3. if there is floating fire above, add Alisma3-6 grams, or Skullcap Root3 grams;
  4. if there is blood dryness and deficiency, add Chinese Angelica3-6 grams.

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