Shengxia Dan

Shengxia Dan,For deficiency of kidney yin; during the summer season, one feels drowsy and fatigued, with weak limbs, a constant desire to sleep every morning, a complete lack of vitality, and sore, weak legs.

Formulas Name : Shengxia Dan

Chinese Name : 胜夏丹

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 qian of Poria cocos, 3 fen of tangerine peel, 5 fen of ginseng, 3 fen of Schisandra chinensis, 5 qian of prepared rehmannia root, 2 qian of Cornus officinalis, 3 fen of Shenqu, 1 qian of white mustard seed, 3 qian of Chinese yam, 3 qian of Euryale seed, and 1 qian of roasted jujube seed.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.

Benefits

For deficiency of kidney yin; during the summer season, one feels drowsy and fatigued, with weak limbs, a constant desire to sleep every morning, a complete lack of vitality, and sore, weak legs.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. One dose daily; after 10 doses, one’s spirit will be revitalized; after another 10 doses, the body will be robust and vigorous.

Shengxia Dan,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,For deficiency of kidney yin; during the summer season, one feels drowsy and fatigued, with weak limbs, a constant desire to sleep every morning, a complete lack of vitality, and sore, weak legs.

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