Spirit-Calming Decoction

Spirit-Calming Decoction,For palpitations and forgetfulness, a bland taste in the mouth and dry tongue, fever with profuse sweating, weakness in the limbs, cloudy and milky urine, and a weak, large, and rapid pulse—all resulting from excessive worry.

Formulas Name : Spirit-Calming Decoction

Chinese Name : 镇神汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of ginseng, 5 qian of roasted jujube seeds, 5 qian of poria, 5 qian of Chinese yam, 1 qian of polygala, 3 qian of morinda root, 0.5 fen of licorice, and 0.3 fen of coptis.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

For palpitations and forgetfulness, a bland taste in the mouth and dry tongue, fever with profuse sweating, weakness in the limbs, cloudy and milky urine, and a weak, large, and rapid pulse—all resulting from excessive worry.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Spirit-Calming Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,For palpitations and forgetfulness, a bland taste in the mouth and dry tongue, fever with profuse sweating, weakness in the limbs, cloudy and milky urine, and a weak, large, and rapid pulse—all resulting from excessive worry.

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