Scrophularia 30 gm, Ophiopogon 24 gm (with core), Rehmannia 24 gm

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take 1.6 liters of water with the above ingredients, decoct to 600 milliliters. Drink all if thirsty. If there is no bowel movement, take another dose.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Increase fluid to moisten dryness.

bubble_chart Indications

Yangming warm disease, without upper energizer pattern, does not defecate for several days, with a constitutionally deficient yin, and should not be treated with Chengqi Decoction.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

In the formula, Scrophularia Root is heavily used as the sovereign herb, enriching yin and producing fluid, clearing heat and moistening dryness. Ophiopogon Tuber serves as the minister herb, nourishing fluids and moistening dryness, while Unprocessed Rehmannia Root nourishes yin and clears heat. These three herbs work together to achieve the effect of stimulating fluids and moistening dryness.