Modified Si Shun Decoction，From the Cui Family Formula, cited in Volume 1 of *Wai Tai*.，For Shaoyin syndrome characterized by predominant cold, with no heat in the exterior; the patient suffers from restlessness and confusion, is silent yet in extreme distress, avoids light, and may experience abdominal pain from time to time; the pulse is deep and fine, and the patient has no desire to drink; the condition has persisted for more than ten days with unceasing diarrhea; the hands and feet are slightly cold; and there are no signs of heat.
Modified Si Shun Decoction
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Formulas Name : Modified Si Shun Decoction
Chinese Name : 增损四顺汤
Drug Formulation
2 liang of licorice (roasted), 2 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of dragon bone, 2 liang of Coptis, 2 liang of dried ginger, and 1 medium-sized aconite root (roasted, black skin removed).
Source
From the Cui Family Formula, cited in Volume 1 of *Wai Tai*.
Processing
Cut the ingredients as directed.
Benefits
For Shaoyin syndrome characterized by predominant cold, with no heat in the exterior; the patient suffers from restlessness and confusion, is silent yet in extreme distress, avoids light, and may experience abdominal pain from time to time; the pulse is deep and fine, and the patient has no desire to drink; the condition has persisted for more than ten days with unceasing diarrhea; the hands and feet are slightly cold; and there are no signs of heat.
Instructions for Use
Boil with 6 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng; divide into two doses. If the condition does not resolve, repeat the treatment.
Note
Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, pork, and cold water.
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Modified Si Shun Decoction,For Shaoyin syndrome characterized by predominant cold, with no heat in the exterior; the patient suffers from restlessness and confusion, is silent yet in extreme distress, avoids light, and may experience abdominal pain from time to time; the pulse is deep and fine, and the patient has no desire to drink; the condition has persisted for more than ten days with unceasing diarrhea; the hands and feet are slightly cold; and there are no signs of heat.