Sheng-Shao Decoction

Sheng-Shao Decoction,For cases where the smallpox lesions are sunken, the skin appears pale, or diarrhea is present, due to spleen and stomach deficiency.

Formulas Name : Sheng-Shao Decoction

Chinese Name : 升芍汤

Drug Formulation

8 fen of Cimicifuga, 8 fen of White Peony, 5 fen of Chuanxiong, 5 fen of Raw Rehmannia, 3 fen of Akebia, 1 fen of Ginseng, 7 fen of Atractylodes, 7 fen of Poria, 4 fen of Fried Licorice.

Source

*Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 15.

Benefits

For cases where the smallpox lesions are sunken, the skin appears pale, or diarrhea is present, due to spleen and stomach deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Sheng-Shao Decoction,*Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 15.,For cases where the smallpox lesions are sunken, the skin appears pale, or diarrhea is present, due to spleen and stomach deficiency.

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