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Nourishing Water and Calming the Spirit Decoction

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Nourishing Water and Calming the Spirit Decoction,For the “Spontaneous Manifestation of Spiritual Light” syndrome.

Formulas Name : Nourishing Water and Calming the Spirit Decoction

Chinese Name : 补水宁神汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 2 qian of Raw Rehmannia Root, 1.5 qian of White Peony Root, 1.5 qian of Angelica Root, 1.5 qian of Ophiopogon Tuber (core removed), 1.5 qian of Poria Slices, 30 grains of Schisandra Berries, and 0.6 fen of Licorice Root (raw).

Source

From *Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 5.

Processing

Crush the ingredients into a single dose.

Benefits

For the “Spontaneous Manifestation of Spiritual Light” syndrome.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of plain water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach.

Nourishing Water and Calming the Spirit Decoction,From *Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 5.,For the “Spontaneous Manifestation of Spiritual Light” syndrome.

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