Sweet Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Sweet Bamboo Shavings Decoction,For restlessness and shortness of breath, with a soft, floating, and rapid pulse.

Formulas Name : Sweet Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Chinese Name : 甜竹茹汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of bamboo shavings (stir-fried with ginger juice), 1.5 qian of ginseng, 0.8 fen of Scutellaria baicalensis (stir-fried with wine), 3 qian of Ophiopogon japonicus (core removed), 1.5 qian of Poria cocos, and 0.8 fen of fried licorice.

Source

From *Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.

Benefits

For restlessness and shortness of breath, with a soft, floating, and rapid pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain, and take while warm.

Sweet Bamboo Shavings Decoction,From *Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.,For restlessness and shortness of breath, with a soft, floating, and rapid pulse.

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