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Anemarrhena and Phellodendron Rehmannia Pill
醫方考湯劑
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Source
醫方考
Composition
Shudihuang 8 liang Shanzhuyu moistened with wine 4 liang Shanyao 4 liang Fuling mixed with milk 3 liang Danpi 3 liang Zexie 3 liang Zhimu 2 liang Huangbai 2 liang (Bihua Yijing)
Preparation
The above is made into a fine powder, and pills are made with refined honey, the size of Wutong seeds. Take 2 qian (6 g) each time, swallowed with warm boiled water. Or change it into a Decoction and decoct in water; the dosage is determined according to the proportions of the original formula.
Form
湯劑
Function
Nourish yin and descend fire.
Traditional indications
Yin deficiency with fire hyperactivity pattern, steaming bone and tidal fever, deficiency vexation and night sweats, soreness and pain of the lower back and spine, seminal emission, dry mouth, mild sore throat, slightly red tongue, thready rapid pulse, and a forceful pulse at the chi position.
Modifications
If the two chi pulses are imbalanced: left chi large and right chi small, or right chi large and left chi small, or if urination is not smooth: add purple oil cinnamon: 1.5.
Cautions
Contraindicated for those with liver and kidney yang deficiency without fire.