Shen Shen Powder

Shen Shen Powder,For excessive heat in the heart, palpitations, a tendency to laugh, and restlessness of the mind.

Formulas Name : Shen Shen Powder

Chinese Name : 沙参散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Saponaria root (with root tip removed), 1 liang of White薇, 2.5 liang of Gypsum, 1 liang of Sichuan芒消, 0.3 fen of Ginseng (with root tip removed), 1 liang of Poria, 1 liang of Gardenia seeds, 0.5 liang of Licorice (lightly roasted until reddish, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of Antelope Horn shavings, 1 liang of Scutellaria root.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For excessive heat in the heart, palpitations, a tendency to laugh, and restlessness of the mind.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 5 fen, strain out the residue, add 1 he of Rehmannia juice and half a he of bamboo sap, decoct for another 1–2 boils, and take warm after meals.

Note

Avoid roasted and fried foods, as well as hot noodles.

Shen Shen Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 4.,For excessive heat in the heart, palpitations, a tendency to laugh, and restlessness of the mind.

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