Fang name | Minor Nutrient Decoction |
[Preparation method and dosage]
Peony Root (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
wine-fried 6gm (2 qián) Chinese Yam (Rhizoma Dioscoreae)
stir-fried 6gm (2 qián) The above ingredients are prepared with 400 ml of water, decoted to 280 ml and administered before meals while warm.
[Efficacy]
Nourishing blood enriching yin.
[Indications]
Yin deficiency means scanty blood, dizziness, palpitation, shallow yellow complexion, and weak pulse manifestation; women have late stage [third stage] menstruation, small amount and pale color, and abdominal pain due to deficiency.
[Addition and subtraction]
If you are frightened, severe palpitation, sleepless and profuse sweating, add 6 grams each of date kernel and Poria with Pine; if you have both Ying deficiency and cold, remove Peony Root and add Fresh Ginger Rhizome; if there is qi stagnation pain, add Cyperus 3 to 6 grams.