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Qing Shen Decoction

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Qing Shen Decoction,For convulsions due to heart deficiency and blood heat.

Formulas Name : Qing Shen Decoction

Chinese Name : 清神汤

Drug Formulation

Rhinoceros Horn 1 qian, Polygala (processed with ginger, core removed) 1 qian, White Fresh Bark 1 qian, Ginseng 1 qian, Acorus 1 qian, Licorice (roasted) 1 qian.

Source

From *One Hundred Questions on Infants and Children*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For convulsions due to heart deficiency and blood heat.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, decocted with Ophiopogon japonicus (with the core removed) and taken with the decoction.

Qing Shen Decoction,From *One Hundred Questions on Infants and Children*, Volume 2.,For convulsions due to heart deficiency and blood heat.

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