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Sanling Decoction

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Sanling Decoction,Liver Bi. The patient experiences startles while sleeping at night, drinks excessively, urinates frequently, and has an abdomen swollen as if carrying a child.

Formulas Name : Sanling Decoction

Chinese Name : 三灵汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 2 qian, White peony root 1 qian, Antelope horn 1 qian 5 fen, Dragon’s tooth 2 qian, Cnidium monnieri 6 qian, Pinellia tuber (fermented) 3 qian, Poria cocos (processed) 2 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 1 qian, Bitter orange peel 1 qian.

Source

From *Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Liver Bi. The patient experiences startles while sleeping at night, drinks excessively, urinates frequently, and has an abdomen swollen as if carrying a child.

Instructions for Use

3 qian of winter melon seeds; decoct into a decoction and drink in place of water.

Sanling Decoction,From *Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 4.,Liver Bi. The patient experiences startles while sleeping at night, drinks excessively, urinates frequently, and has an abdomen swollen as if carrying a child.

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