Shengchao Decoction

Shengchao Decoction,Deficiency of essence and blood; mental and physical fatigue; pain in the back and shoulders; a涩 pulse.

Formulas Name : Shengchao Decoction

Chinese Name : 升朝汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of deer antler, 2 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Sichuan Aconite, 1 liang of white ginger, 1 liang of cinnamon bark, and half a liang of licorice.

Source

From *Zhu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*, Volume 8, citing *Formulas of Zeng Taicheng of the Three Mountains*.

Benefits

Deficiency of essence and blood; mental and physical fatigue; pain in the back and shoulders; a涩 pulse.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take half a liang per dose; add fresh ginger and jujubes, decoct together, and take on an empty stomach.

Shengchao Decoction,From *Zhu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*, Volume 8, citing *Formulas of Zeng Taicheng of the Three Mountains*.,Deficiency of essence and blood; mental and physical fatigue; pain in the back and shoulders; a涩 pulse.

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