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Shenping Decoction

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Shenping Decoction,In the years of the Rabbit and Rooster, when the Yangming governs the heavens and the Shaoyin governs the earth, patients may experience internal heat, a puffy face, nasal congestion, reddish-yellow urine, and, in severe cases, dysuria; or, due to the spread of pathogenic qi, they may suffer from sudden collapses, shivering, delirium, cold malaria, abscesses and swellings, and bloody stools.

Formulas Name : Shenping Decoction

Chinese Name : 审平汤

Drug Formulation

Polygala (core removed, processed with ginger, stir-fried) 1 liang, Sandalwood 1 liang, Asparagus Root (core removed) 3 fen, Cornus Fruit 3 fen, Atractylodes 0.5 liang, White Peony Root 0.5 liang, Licorice (roasted) 0.5 liang, Fresh Ginger 0.5 liang.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

In the years of the Rabbit and Rooster, when the Yangming governs the heavens and the Shaoyin governs the earth, patients may experience internal heat, a puffy face, nasal congestion, reddish-yellow urine, and, in severe cases, dysuria; or, due to the spread of pathogenic qi, they may suffer from sudden collapses, shivering, delirium, cold malaria, abscesses and swellings, and bloody stools.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take before meals.

Shenping Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 5.,In the years of the Rabbit and Rooster, when the Yangming governs the heavens and the Shaoyin governs the earth, patients may experience internal heat, a puffy face, nasal congestion, reddish-yellow urine, and, in severe cases, dysuria; or, due to the spread of pathogenic qi, they may suffer from sudden collapses, shivering, delirium, cold malaria, abscesses and swellings, and bloody stools.

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