Shen-Stabilizing Powder

Shen-Stabilizing Powder,For sudden onset of illness or “heavenly hook.”

Formulas Name : Shen-Stabilizing Powder

Chinese Name : 定神散

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Poria Sclerotium, 5 qian of Polygala Root, 5 qian of Bile Star, 5 qian of Ophiopogon Tuber, 2 qian of Acorus Rhizome, and 1 qian 5 fen of Amber.

Source

From *The Jade Case*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For sudden onset of illness or “heavenly hook.”

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with boiling water.

Shen-Stabilizing Powder,From *The Jade Case*, Volume 6.,For sudden onset of illness or “heavenly hook.”

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