Ginseng, Bamboo Leaf, and Gypsum Decoction

Ginseng, Bamboo Leaf, and Gypsum Decoction,Used for mania caused by Yangming fire, characterized by abdominal distension preventing sleep, a flushed and hot face, delusional visions and speech, intense thirst with a desire to drink water, and profuse sweating.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Bamboo Leaf, and Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参竹叶石膏汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of ginseng, 1 liang of gypsum, 1 liang of ophiopogon, 300 pieces of bamboo leaves, 3 qian of anemarrhena, 1 qian of licorice, and a pinch of glutinous rice.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Used for mania caused by Yangming fire, characterized by abdominal distension preventing sleep, a flushed and hot face, delusional visions and speech, intense thirst with a desire to drink water, and profuse sweating.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Ginseng, Bamboo Leaf, and Gypsum Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.,Used for mania caused by Yangming fire, characterized by abdominal distension preventing sleep, a flushed and hot face, delusional visions and speech, intense thirst with a desire to drink water, and profuse sweating.

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