Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Xi Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)

Preparation:

Powder, using equal parts of each herb
It is also prepared as a decoction with the doses given above. The Oyster shell is crushed and decocted for 45 minutes before adding the herbs.

Function:

Benefits Qi, Restrains Yin, Stops Sweating

Use:

1. Spontaneous Sweating
2. Night Sweats
3. Insomnia or Palpitations with Sweating

Dose:

Take 9 grams as a draft, twice daily.

Cautions:

Not used for Night Sweats from Yin Deficiency (use Liu Wei Di Huang Wan etc.)

Modifications:

1. Strong to stop Sweating, add Schisandra Wu Wei Zi.
2. Yin deficiency, add Paeonia Bai Shao and Rehmannia Sheng Di Huang.
3. Insomnia, add Anemarrhena Zhi Mu.

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