Scrophularia and Licorice Decoction

Scrophularia and Licorice Decoction,When mental agitation stirs the fire and the body’s vital fluids are deficient, the patient exhibits erratic, frenzied, and uncontrollable behavior; the use of cold-natured herbs only causes the fire to burn more fiercely.

Formulas Name : Scrophularia and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 玄参甘草汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of raw Rehmannia, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis root, 1 qian of Scrophularia, 1 qian of white peony root, 1 qian of licorice, and 2 qian of Ophiopogon.

Source

*The Posthumous Writings of Shen Zhai*, Volume 7.

Benefits

When mental agitation stirs the fire and the body’s vital fluids are deficient, the patient exhibits erratic, frenzied, and uncontrollable behavior; the use of cold-natured herbs only causes the fire to burn more fiercely.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Scrophularia and Licorice Decoction,*The Posthumous Writings of Shen Zhai*, Volume 7.,When mental agitation stirs the fire and the body’s vital fluids are deficient, the patient exhibits erratic, frenzied, and uncontrollable behavior; the use of cold-natured herbs only causes the fire to burn more fiercely.

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