Decoction for Calming the Spirit and Nourishing the Blood

Decoction for Calming the Spirit and Nourishing the Blood,After the epidemic pathogen has subsided and both the pulse and symptoms have normalized, but the vital energy has not yet recovered, fever may recur due to combing hair, bathing, excessive talking, or frivolous movement, causing the previous symptoms to reappear—though the pulse will not be deep and firm.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Calming the Spirit and Nourishing the Blood

Chinese Name : 安神养血汤

Drug Formulation

Poria Sclerotium, Jujube Seed, Angelica Root, Polygala Root, Platycodon Root, Peony Root, Rehmannia Root, Dried Tangerine Peel, Licorice Root, Longan Flesh.

Source

*Treatise on Epidemic Fevers*, Volume 2.

Benefits

After the epidemic pathogen has subsided and both the pulse and symptoms have normalized, but the vital energy has not yet recovered, fever may recur due to combing hair, bathing, excessive talking, or frivolous movement, causing the previous symptoms to reappear—though the pulse will not be deep and firm.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Calming the Spirit and Nourishing the Blood,*Treatise on Epidemic Fevers*, Volume 2.,After the epidemic pathogen has subsided and both the pulse and symptoms have normalized, but the vital energy has not yet recovered, fever may recur due to combing hair, bathing, excessive talking, or frivolous movement, causing the previous symptoms to reappear—though the pulse will not be deep and firm.

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