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Shenbao Decoction

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Shenbao Decoction,For wind-pathogen invading the Stomach Meridian, causing bright purple bloody stools, or for damp-toxin in the stomach and intestines, resulting in stools resembling soybean juice.

Formulas Name : Shenbao Decoction

Chinese Name : 神宝饮

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 5 qian of Ginseng, 1 qian 5 fen of Poria cocos, 1 qian 5 fen of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian 5 fen of Paeonia lactiflora, 1 qian 5 fen of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 1 qian 5 fen of Sophora japonica pods (roasted until black), and 1 qian of Cimicifuga heracleifolia.

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For wind-pathogen invading the Stomach Meridian, causing bright purple bloody stools, or for damp-toxin in the stomach and intestines, resulting in stools resembling soybean juice.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take before meals.

Shenbao Decoction,From *Yu’an*, Volume 4.,For wind-pathogen invading the Stomach Meridian, causing bright purple bloody stools, or for damp-toxin in the stomach and intestines, resulting in stools resembling soybean juice.

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