Decoction for Calming the Spirit and Nourishing the Will,From *Lu Fu’s Prohibited Formulas*, Volume 1.,For restlessness due to deficiency in typhoid fever, accompanied by palpitations, mild fever, weakness in the limbs, and general fatigue; also for cases of typhoid fever on the 6th or 7th day where there are no other severe symptoms, the patient is in a deep stupor and unconscious, all six pulses are still, and there is no pulse but a desire to induce sweating.
Decoction for Calming the Spirit and Nourishing the Will
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Calming the Spirit and Nourishing the Will
Chinese Name : 安神益志汤
Drug Formulation
Chaihu, Ren Shen, Mai Mendong, Zhi Mu, Wu Wei Zi, Zhu Ru, Fu Ling, Yuan Zhi, Sheng Di Huang, Dang Gui, Gan Cao, Huang Lian (stir-fried with ginger).
Source
From *Lu Fu’s Prohibited Formulas*, Volume 1.
Benefits
For restlessness due to deficiency in typhoid fever, accompanied by palpitations, mild fever, weakness in the limbs, and general fatigue; also for cases of typhoid fever on the 6th or 7th day where there are no other severe symptoms, the patient is in a deep stupor and unconscious, all six pulses are still, and there is no pulse but a desire to induce sweating.
Instructions for Use
Add fresh ginger and jujubes; decoct in water and take orally.
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Decoction for Calming the Spirit and Nourishing the Will,For restlessness due to deficiency in typhoid fever, accompanied by palpitations, mild fever, weakness in the limbs, and general fatigue; also for cases of typhoid fever on the 6th or 7th day where there are no other severe symptoms, the patient is in a deep stupor and unconscious, all six pulses are still, and there is no pulse but a desire to induce sweating.