Rehmannia Decoction

Rehmannia Decoction

Rehmannia root (prepared) 1 liang, Chinese yam 5 qian, cornelian cherry fruit 5 qian, poria 3 qian, moutan bark 3 qian, alisma 3 qian.

Chen Xiuyuan said: After birth, humans rely on postnatal factors (1) to nurture innate factors (2), entirely depending on the central palace’s transmission of essence and the kidneys, while

[Note] (1) Postnatal: The spleen and stomach are considered postnatal, responsible for digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients. (2) Innate: The kidneys are considered innate, serving as the source of development and biochemical processes.

[Comment] This formula comes from "Pediatric Pharmacological Essentials." It nourishes kidney water and is primarily used to treat conditions of kidney water deficiency combined with excessive fire.