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Modified Shen Shu San

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Modified Shen Shu San,Headache due to Taiyin wind-dampness; abdominal distension with loss of appetite; thirst and dry throat but unwillingness to drink water; or vomiting of phlegm and saliva; heaviness of the body and joint pain; a sallow, dull complexion; and a floating, slow pulse.

Formulas Name : Modified Shen Shu San

Chinese Name : 加减神术散

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Saposhnikovia divaricata, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Atractylodes macrocephala, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Citrus reticulata, Pinellia ternata, Asarum sieboldii, Eupatorium fortunei, Poria cocos, Zingiber officinale.

Source

*Repository of Clinical Experience*

Benefits

Headache due to Taiyin wind-dampness; abdominal distension with loss of appetite; thirst and dry throat but unwillingness to drink water; or vomiting of phlegm and saliva; heaviness of the body and joint pain; a sallow, dull complexion; and a floating, slow pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Modified Shen Shu San,*Repository of Clinical Experience*,Headache due to Taiyin wind-dampness; abdominal distension with loss of appetite; thirst and dry throat but unwillingness to drink water; or vomiting of phlegm and saliva; heaviness of the body and joint pain; a sallow, dull complexion; and a floating, slow pulse.

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