Xiao Cao Decoction

Xiao Cao Decoction,For consumptive disorders caused by excessive worry and overthinking, characterized by seminal emission and leukorrhea, as well as restlessness and irritability due to deficiency.

Formulas Name : Xiao Cao Decoction

Chinese Name : 小草汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Xiao Cao, 1 liang of Astragalus (root and fibrous base removed), 1 liang of Ophiopogon (core removed), 1 liang of Angelica (root and fibrous base removed, soaked in wine), 1 liang of Ziziphus Seed (roasted, shell removed), half a liang of Dendrobium (root removed), half a liang of Ginseng, and half a liang of Licorice (roasted).

Source

*Ji Sheng*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For consumptive disorders caused by excessive worry and overthinking, characterized by seminal emission and leukorrhea, as well as restlessness and irritability due to deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1.5 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger. Decoct until reduced to 8 fen. Strain and take while warm; take at any time.

Xiao Cao Decoction,*Ji Sheng*, Volume 4.,For consumptive disorders caused by excessive worry and overthinking, characterized by seminal emission and leukorrhea, as well as restlessness and irritability due to deficiency.

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