Lily Bulb and Egg Yolk Decoction

金匱要略湯劑

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Source

金匱要略

Original text

Lily disease, after vomiting, Baihe Jizi Decoction is indicated. (Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet))

Composition

Baihe 7 pieces (split), chicken egg yolk 1 piece. For the above, first wash Baihe with water and soak overnight; when white foam emerges, discard the water. Then use spring water 2 sheng and decoct to obtain 1 sheng; remove the dregs. Add the chicken egg yolk, stir evenly, decoct for five minutes, and take warm.

Preparation

The above: first wash Baihe with water and soak overnight; when white foam emerges, discard the water. Then use spring water 2 sheng and decoct to obtain 1 sheng; remove the dregs. Add the chicken egg yolk, stir evenly, decoct for five minutes, and take warm.

Form

湯劑

Function

Nourish yin and nurture the Stomach, descend rebellious qi and relieve vexation.

Traditional indications

Lily disease, after erroneous vomiting, with deficiency vexation and restlessness.