Zi Shen Decoction

Zi Shen Decoction,For children with an imbalance between yin and yang, epigastric fullness and distension, excessive salivation, vomiting, and unpredictable episodes of startle-induced vomiting.

Formulas Name : Zi Shen Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫神汤

Drug Formulation

Agastache leaves (cleaned of soil) 1 qian, mercury 1 qian, sulfur 2 qian (combined with mercury to form granules), talc 1 qian, cloves 2 qian, red rice mold 2 qian.

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 18.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with an imbalance between yin and yang, epigastric fullness and distension, excessive salivation, vomiting, and unpredictable episodes of startle-induced vomiting.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian per dose, mixed with wall-soil decoction and taken before breastfeeding or meals.

Zi Shen Decoction,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 18.,For children with an imbalance between yin and yang, epigastric fullness and distension, excessive salivation, vomiting, and unpredictable episodes of startle-induced vomiting.

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