Song of Yangyin Qingfei Decoction

Our prescription for diagnosis and treatment is that the patient has yang deficiency in the body and is further infected by epidemic toxins and seasonal pathogens. Therefore, the treatment should focus on nourishing yin and clearing the lungs, while also dispersing epidemic toxins. Jurui's main ingredient, Rehmannia root, is used to nourish yin, clear heat and cool blood; together with Adenophora root, it nourishes yin, promotes fluid production, removes heat and removes toxins, while Ophiopogon japonicus moistens the lungs, relieves cough, strengthens the spleen, nourishes the stomach, promotes fluid production and quenches thirst.

Drug composition: 12g of raw Rehmannia root, 9g each of Ophiopogon japonicus and Adenophora radix, 5g each of Fritillaria cirrhosa, Paeonia suffruticosa and stir-fried White Peony Root, 3g each of Mentha sabdariffa and raw licorice.

Main functions: Nourishing yin and clearing the lungs, removing toxins and relieving sore throat. It is used to treat yang deficiency in the body and diphtheria caused by epidemic toxin infection. Symptoms include white rotten-like discharge in the throat that is not easy to wipe off, sore throat, initial fever, dry nose and lips, or cough, shortness of breath, shortness of breath, and a weak pulse.

Explanation of the prescription: The prescription is based on syndrome differentiation and treatment of the patient's constitution being Yang deficiency, and being infected by epidemic toxins and seasonal pathogens. Therefore, the treatment should focus on nourishing yin and clearing the lungs, while also dispersing epidemic toxins. The main ingredient of Ju Rui is Rehmannia root, which is used to nourish yin, clear heat and cool blood; plus Adenophora Root nourishes yin and produces body fluid, removes fire and toxins, Ophiopogon japonicus moistens the lungs, relieves cough, strengthens the spleen and nourishes the stomach, produces body fluid and quenches thirst; supplemented by Paeonia suffruticosa root to clear heat, cool blood and reduce swelling, Paeonia lactiflora to invigorate qi, nourish blood and restrain yin, Fritillaria cirrhosa to clear lungs, moisten lungs and eliminate stagnation, Peppermint to disperse the heat, soothe the exterior and relieve sore throat; liquorice is used to remove toxins and balance the efficacy of the medicine. .All the medicines are used together to achieve the effect of nourishing yin, clearing the lungs, removing toxins and relieving sore throat.

Pharmacological research: Anti-diphtheria Corynebacterium, neutralize diphtheria toxin, enhance the phagocytic function of macrophages and the lysozyme components of the respiratory system, reduce fever, resist infection, promote urination, and clear the brain. Among them, raw rehmannia root and ophiopogon japonicus can clear the brain, promote urination and resist infection. Raw Rehmannia root can stimulate hematopoiesis, promote coagulation and activate blood circulation, while Ophiopogon japonicus can inhibit diphtheria, enteritis, typhoid bacillus and staphylococcus; the flavonoids contained in Adenophora radix can inhibit bacteria and neutralize toxins; Fritillaria cirrhosa can relax bronchial smooth muscles and relieve cough; Paeonia suffruticosa can reduce fever, soothe, and resist various Gram-negative bacteria and streptococci; Peppermint can reduce fever and reduce inflammation; Red Peony root can reduce fever, relieve pain, and inhibit bacteria; the glycyrrhizin contained in licorice has a detoxifying effect through absorption.

Clinical medical application: This prescription is a representative prescription for treating diphtheria. The throat is covered with white rotten-like dirt that is not easy to wipe off.

Go, sore throat, dry nose and lips, and rapid pulse. If yang deficiency is severe, add cooked rehmannia to replenish blood, qi and kidney yang; if heat toxicity is severe, add Achyranthes bidentata, honeysuckle tea and Lotus forsythia to clear away heat and remove fire; if dryness is severe, add Asparagus cochinchinensis and Dendrobium officinale to nourish yin and moisten dryness; if diphtheria is just beginning and there are external symptoms, add mulberry leaves and Poria cocos. It is used for acute pharyngitis, subacute tonsillitis, tonsillitis with white film that disappears easily by wiping, nasopharyngeal cancer, etc. which are caused by yang deficiency and restlessness.

Note: Do not eat cold or high-calorie foods during the medication period. Pregnant women should not take it.

Our own rhyme: Nourish yin and clear the lungs with raw rehmannia and peony root, Atractylodes macrocephala and Gleditsia sinensis with thin bark, lung and kidney yin deficiency caused by epidemic toxins, diphtheria and sore throat like rot.