Shu Mu Sheng Tu Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.，Emotional stagnation and stagnation of Liver Qi lead to muscle spasms and bone pain, with a sensation of a lump lodged in the throat that cannot be swallowed. After taking medications such as Wuyao Shunqi San, the patient developed facial paralysis, was unable to raise both arms, experienced worsening phlegm and saliva, and suffered from internal heat and afternoon fever.
Shu Mu Sheng Tu Decoction
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Formulas Name : Shu Mu Sheng Tu Decoction
Chinese Name : 舒木生土汤
Drug Formulation
5 qian of White Peony Root, 3 qian of Poria, 1 qian of Chinese Yam, 2 qian of Raw Jujube Seed, 1 qian of Polygala, 0.5 fen of Licorice, 3 qian of Atractylodes, 5 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 qian of Curcuma, 1 qian of Ginseng, 2 qian of Ophiopogon, 2 qian of Angelica, and 3 qian of Scrophularia.
Source
From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.
Benefits
Emotional stagnation and stagnation of Liver Qi lead to muscle spasms and bone pain, with a sensation of a lump lodged in the throat that cannot be swallowed. After taking medications such as Wuyao Shunqi San, the patient developed facial paralysis, was unable to raise both arms, experienced worsening phlegm and saliva, and suffered from internal heat and afternoon fever.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Shu Mu Sheng Tu Decoction,Emotional stagnation and stagnation of Liver Qi lead to muscle spasms and bone pain, with a sensation of a lump lodged in the throat that cannot be swallowed. After taking medications such as Wuyao Shunqi San, the patient developed facial paralysis, was unable to raise both arms, experienced worsening phlegm and saliva, and suffered from internal heat and afternoon fever.