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Shengshen Decoction

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Shengshen Decoction,In cases of yin syndrome affecting the mouth, or occurring on the sides of the face, numerous small sores appear; they first itch, then become painful, and eventually ulcerate. The swelling is not very prominent, the color is necessarily dark, the body feels heavy, the patient feels exhausted and wants to lie down, and moans weakly.

Formulas Name : Shengshen Decoction

Chinese Name : 圣神汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of raw astragalus, 1 liang of angelica root, 2 liang of honeysuckle, 3 qian of white mustard seed, 1 qian of cinnamon bark, 1 liang of fried Atractylodes macrocephala.

Source

*The Profound Secrets of the Divine Realm*, Volume 5.

Benefits

In cases of yin syndrome affecting the mouth, or occurring on the sides of the face, numerous small sores appear; they first itch, then become painful, and eventually ulcerate. The swelling is not very prominent, the color is necessarily dark, the body feels heavy, the patient feels exhausted and wants to lie down, and moans weakly.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Shengshen Decoction,*The Profound Secrets of the Divine Realm*, Volume 5.,In cases of yin syndrome affecting the mouth, or occurring on the sides of the face, numerous small sores appear; they first itch, then become painful, and eventually ulcerate. The swelling is not very prominent, the color is necessarily dark, the body feels heavy, the patient feels exhausted and wants to lie down, and moans weakly.

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