Soul-Stabilizing Decoction

Soul-Stabilizing Decoction,Characterized by pathogenic wood energy in the Ren Meridian, the patient curses loudly, berating themselves; they spit thick phlegm, roll their eyes upward, and are filled with intense rage; others must not provoke them.

Formulas Name : Soul-Stabilizing Decoction

Chinese Name : 定魂汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of white peony root, 3 qian of stir-fried gardenia, 1 qian of licorice, 3 qian of pinellia, 3 fen of cinnamon bark, 1 qian of trichosanthes peel.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Characterized by pathogenic wood energy in the Ren Meridian, the patient curses loudly, berating themselves; they spit thick phlegm, roll their eyes upward, and are filled with intense rage; others must not provoke them.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Soul-Stabilizing Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,Characterized by pathogenic wood energy in the Ren Meridian, the patient curses loudly, berating themselves; they spit thick phlegm, roll their eyes upward, and are filled with intense rage; others must not provoke them.

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