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Yin Chen Si Ni Tang
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From "Zang Fu Syndromes," by McDonald and Penner
English:
Artemisia Yinchenhao Decoction for Frigid
Extremities
Also known as:
Citrus and Crataegus Formula, or Pills for
Indigestion (Patent)
Ingredients
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Latin
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Pinyin
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Dosage
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Actions
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Hb. Artemisiae
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Yin Chen Hao
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9-18g
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Clears Damp-Heat from LIV / GB and treats all types of
jaundice, especially Damp-Heat jaundice.
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Rx. Aconiti Praeparata
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Fu Zi
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6-9g
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Restores Yang, warms KI and SP, disperses Cold, dispels
Dampness and warms the entire body by entering all twelve
channels.
With Gan Jiang, strengthens KI and SP Yang.
With Bai Zhi and Fu Ling, for KI and SP Yang Xu with water
retention.
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(Rx. Aconiti Carm. raw)
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(Sheng Fu Zi)
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1 piece
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(Use only if condition is critical.)
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Rz. Zingiberis
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Gan Jiang
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4.5g
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Warms MJ and disperses Cold.
With Fu Zi, strengthens KI and SP Yang.
With Zhi Gan Cao, detoxifies Fu Zi.
With Bai Zhi, for SP Xu diarrhea.
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Rx. Glycyrrhizae (fried)
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Zhi Gan Cao
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6g
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Tonifies Qi, strengthens SP and moderates the drying properties
of the formula.
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Actions
Warms the Interior, Reinforces Yang, Resolves Dampness and Reduces
Jaundice
Syndromes
Clinical Manifestations
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Dull complexion with a dark yellow sheen
Lethargy
Reduced appetite
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Frigid extremities
Sclera of eyes, dull yellow
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P: Deep, thready and weak
Treats
Contraindications
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