Shen Shen Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 4.,For excessive heat in the heart, palpitations, a tendency to laugh, and restlessness of the mind.
Shen Shen Powder
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Formulas Name : Shen Shen Powder
Chinese Name : 沙参散
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Saponaria root (with root tip removed), 1 liang of White薇, 2.5 liang of Gypsum, 1 liang of Sichuan芒消, 0.3 fen of Ginseng (with root tip removed), 1 liang of Poria, 1 liang of Gardenia seeds, 0.5 liang of Licorice (lightly roasted until reddish, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of Antelope Horn shavings, 1 liang of Scutellaria root.
Source
From *Shenghui*, Volume 4.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For excessive heat in the heart, palpitations, a tendency to laugh, and restlessness of the mind.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 5 fen, strain out the residue, add 1 he of Rehmannia juice and half a he of bamboo sap, decoct for another 1–2 boils, and take warm after meals.
Note
Avoid roasted and fried foods, as well as hot noodles.
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Shen Shen Powder,For excessive heat in the heart, palpitations, a tendency to laugh, and restlessness of the mind.