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Great as the Holy Decoction

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Great as the Holy Decoction,Pregnancy-related palpitations and frequent startles during sleep.

Formulas Name : Great as the Holy Decoction

Chinese Name : 大如圣汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian 5 fen of Poria cocos, 1 qian 5 fen of Astragalus membranaceus, 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Ginseng, 1 qian of Ophiopogon japonicus, 5 fen of Wood Fragrance, 5 fen of Licorice.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Pregnancy-related palpitations and frequent startles during sleep.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 5 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take after meals or before bedtime.

Great as the Holy Decoction,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 8.,Pregnancy-related palpitations and frequent startles during sleep.

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