Shenjiao Decoction

Shenjiao Decoction,For forgetfulness. The heart and kidneys are both open; when speaking to others, one forgets what was just said; when others recount one’s words, there is no memory of them at all, as if they had never been spoken.

Formulas Name : Shenjiao Decoction

Chinese Name : 神交汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of ophiopogon, 1 liang of morinda root, 5 qian of biota seed, 1 liang of Chinese yam, 5 qian of euryale seed, 1 liang of scrophularia, 3 qian of salvia, 3 qian of poria, and 1 liang of dodder seed.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For forgetfulness. The heart and kidneys are both open; when speaking to others, one forgets what was just said; when others recount one’s words, there is no memory of them at all, as if they had never been spoken.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Take 10 consecutive doses, and forgetfulness will cease; continue for one month, and forgetfulness will not return.

Shenjiao Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,For forgetfulness. The heart and kidneys are both open; when speaking to others, one forgets what was just said; when others recount one’s words, there is no memory of them at all, as if they had never been spoken.

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