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Bu Yuan Yi Yin Tang

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Shu Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae Preparata9–30 g

    Nourishes the Blood, nourishes Liver and Kidney *Yin, nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow*.

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold and stops pain due to Blood Stasis.

    for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba5–30 g

    Nourishes the Blood and astringes *Yin.*

    nourishes Yin and Blood.
    for dizziness, blurred vision, and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis.
    • Shu Di Huang, Mai Men Dong
    Dang Gui, for Tinnitus, dizziness, blurred vision, numbness of the extremities, and muscle spasms due to Liver Yin* Deficiency.
  • Mai Men DongRx. Ophiopogonis6–15 g

    Nourishes the Yin, clears the Heart and eliminates irritability.

  • Wu Wei ZiFr. Schisandrae1.5–9 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, astringes Jing and stops diarrhea and spermatorrhea, quiets the Spirit and calms and tonifies and contains Heart *Qi.*

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae1.5–14 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.*

  • Da ZaoFr. Jujube10–30 g

    Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments *Qi, nourishes the Blood, calms the Spirit and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.*

Actions

  • Enriches Yin
  • Calms Fire
  • Settles the Shen

Patterns treated

A deficient state of Heart Yin

Manifestations

  • A pounding or fluttering heartbeat
  • An irregular heartbeat
  • A restless, unsettled feeling
  • Trouble sleeping
  • A fever that comes and goes in waves
  • A weak memory
  • A ringing sound in the ears
  • Heat felt in the five centers
Tongue body
The tongue body is red
Coating
Scant to absent, and frequently dry
Pulse
Fine and firm, possibly fast as well

Indications

  • A racing or pounding heart
  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep
  • A tendency to forget things
  • An irregular heart rhythm
  • Ear ringing