Zhi-Bai-Shen-Dong Decoction

Zhi-Bai-Shen-Dong Decoction,For qi deficiency and exhaustion due to overwork, manifested as a sallow complexion and emaciation, timidity and mental distraction, lethargy in movement, severe coughing in the morning, a cool body and clear spirit in the afternoon, and a rapid pulse with signs of heat.

Formulas Name : Zhi-Bai-Shen-Dong Decoction

Chinese Name : 知柏参冬饮

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Anemarrhena, 3 qian of Phellodendron, 2 qian of Ginseng, 5 qian of Ophiopogon, 1 qian of Guangpi, and 0.5 fen of Licorice.

Source

From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For qi deficiency and exhaustion due to overwork, manifested as a sallow complexion and emaciation, timidity and mental distraction, lethargy in movement, severe coughing in the morning, a cool body and clear spirit in the afternoon, and a rapid pulse with signs of heat.

Zhi-Bai-Shen-Dong Decoction,From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 2.,For qi deficiency and exhaustion due to overwork, manifested as a sallow complexion and emaciation, timidity and mental distraction, lethargy in movement, severe coughing in the morning, a cool body and clear spirit in the afternoon, and a rapid pulse with signs of heat.

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