Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun)

Preparation:

Prepare a standard decoction, crushing the Cannabis seed before decocting, and adding the gelatin to the strained decoction.
Traditionally is was prepared with half alcohol and half water (slightly more water). Today, if alcohol is used, 10mls is added at the end of decocting.

Function:

Nourishes Yin and Blood, Strengthens Qi

Use:

Fatigue, Emaciation with Palpitations, Anxiety, Shortness of Breath, dry mouth and throat, Pale tongue with an irregular, or very thin and weak pulse.
1. Palpitations with Anxiety
2. Irritability
3. Insomnia
4. Arrhythmia
5. Chronic Asthma
6. Emphysema
7. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
8. Congestive Heart failure

Dose:

The above decoction is divided into 3 equal doses to be taken over the course of a day.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Unless there is marked Blood deficiency, Donkey Hide gelatin can be omitted, both due to the expense and the fact that many Westerners are vegetarian, or don’t like the use of animal medicines.
2. Unless there is marked Qi deficiency, Codonopsis Dang Shen can replace Ginseng.

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