Fu Shen Si Ni Decoction

Fu Shen Si Ni Decoction,In cases of true heart pain, where water overpowers fire and cold pathogens directly attack the sovereign organ, presenting with epigastric pain, vomiting, chills, and cyanosis of the hands and feet extending to the joints—in severe cases, death may occur within a single day.

Formulas Name : Fu Shen Si Ni Decoction

Chinese Name : 茯神四逆汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Poria and Polygala, 3 qian of Aconite, 1 qian of Dried Ginger, 2 qian of Ginseng, 5 fen of Licorice, 6 fen of Wood Fragrance, and 1 qian of Amomum.

Source

*Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 1.

Benefits

In cases of true heart pain, where water overpowers fire and cold pathogens directly attack the sovereign organ, presenting with epigastric pain, vomiting, chills, and cyanosis of the hands and feet extending to the joints—in severe cases, death may occur within a single day.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhong; take while slightly warm.

Fu Shen Si Ni Decoction,*Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 1.,In cases of true heart pain, where water overpowers fire and cold pathogens directly attack the sovereign organ, presenting with epigastric pain, vomiting, chills, and cyanosis of the hands and feet extending to the joints—in severe cases, death may occur within a single day.

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