Yi Qi Yang Yin Zhong Yao
- Medicinals
- 3
Composition
- Mai Men DongRx. Ophiopogonis6–15 g
Moistens the Lungs, nourishes *Yin. nourishes Stomach Yin and generates fluids.*
Tonifies Qi, astringes leakage of Lung Qi, tonifies the Kidneys, astringes Jing,astringes sweat and generates fluids.
Actions
- Builds Qi
- Nourishes the Yin
Patterns treated
A Deficiency involving both Qi and Yin
Manifestations
- Enlargement of the neck
- Protruding eyeballs
- A drained, listless feeling
- Physical exhaustion
- Breathlessness
- Light-headedness
- Ringing in the ears
- A pounding or racing heartbeat
- Marked wasting of the body
- Diminished physical strength
- Eyes that feel dry and rough
- The eyes may feel swollen or distended
- A complexion that is pale and without luster
- The cheeks may show a reddish flush
- A restless, agitated state
- Difficulty sleeping
- Forgetfulness
- Trembling of the hands
- A throat that feels dry and parched
- A bland, flavorless taste in the mouth
- Soreness in the lower back and knees, and
- Diminished strength
- A mild, persistent fever
- A sensation of heat in the Five Soles
- Possibly heavy sweating
- The hands and tongue may tremble
- A reduced intake of fluids
- Bloating in the abdomen after eating
- A tendency toward loose, unformed stools
- Tongue body
- The tongue presents with a red color
- Coating
- The coating appears thin, or in some cases peeled
- Pulse
- The pulse presents as Empty and rapid, or alternatively as Thready and rapid
Indications
- Overactivity of the thyroid gland
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis in its early stage