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Internal Tonifying and Calming Decoction

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Internal Tonifying and Calming Decoction,Various swellings and toxic sores; mental confusion; inability to sleep soundly.

Formulas Name : Internal Tonifying and Calming Decoction

Chinese Name : 内补宁神汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 1 qian, Ophiopogon 1 qian, Ligusticum 1 qian, Angelica 1 qian, Poria 1 qian, Ginseng 1 qian, Schisandra 1 qian, Polygala 1 qian, Licorice 5 fen, Cinnamon Bark 5 fen.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Various swellings and toxic sores; mental confusion; inability to sleep soundly.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 3 jujubes, decoct in water, and take while warm.

Internal Tonifying and Calming Decoction,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 7.,Various swellings and toxic sores; mental confusion; inability to sleep soundly.

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