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Black Ginseng Decoction

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Black Ginseng Decoction,Excessive fire in the Heart Meridian, manifested by a deep red color in the inner canthus and occasional pain.

Formulas Name : Black Ginseng Decoction

Chinese Name : 黑参汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of black ginseng, 2 qian of Sophora flavescens, 2 qian of gardenia (ground), 2 qian of chrysanthemum, 2 qian of Coptis, 2 qian of Trifoliate orange peel (fried with wheat bran), 2 qian of Cassia seeds, 2 qian of Plantain seeds, 2 qian of Fangfeng, 2 qian of rhubarb (fried), 2 qian of Cimicifuga.

Source

From *The Golden Mirror*, Volume 65.

Benefits

Excessive fire in the Heart Meridian, manifested by a deep red color in the inner canthus and occasional pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; take after meals.

Black Ginseng Decoction,From *The Golden Mirror*, Volume 65.,Excessive fire in the Heart Meridian, manifested by a deep red color in the inner canthus and occasional pain.

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