State/School

Pacific College Comps

Translation

Modified Eight Flavor Pill

Formula Type

Nourish and Tonify the Yin

Actions

Clears heat, reduces yin fire, nourishes Kidney yin.

Source

Investigations of Medical Formulas (1584)

Ingredients

1. Shu di Huang240g
2. Shan Zhu Yu120g
3. Shan Yao120g
4. Fu Ling90g
5. Mu Dan Pi90g
6. Ze Xie90g
7. Yan Chao Zhi Mu<n/a
8. Yan Chao Huang Bain/a

Indication

For yin deficiency with vigorous fire, consumptive heat, or steaming bone disorder characterized by night sweats, a dry mouth and tongue and a large pulse only in the rear position.
Also for urinary difficulty and lower back pain from damp-heat in the lower burner in patients with underlying Kidney yin deficiency.

Contraindication

1. This formula has cloying properties and should be used with caution in cases with indigestion, diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency, or a white, greasy tongue coating.