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Decoction for Calming Manic Episodes

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Decoction for Calming Manic Episodes,Redness and swelling of the head and face; a bluish discoloration appears on the lower body from the navel down; extreme thirst; appears on the verge of madness.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Calming Manic Episodes

Chinese Name : 定狂汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Anemarrhena, 5 qian of Schizonepeta.

Source

From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Redness and swelling of the head and face; a bluish discoloration appears on the lower body from the navel down; extreme thirst; appears on the verge of madness.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Calming Manic Episodes,From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 6.,Redness and swelling of the head and face; a bluish discoloration appears on the lower body from the navel down; extreme thirst; appears on the verge of madness.

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