桂枝甘草龙骨牡蛎汤

Source

The book Shang Han Lun

Ingredients

Explanation

Long Gu and Mu Li: Relieving convulsion and inducing tranquilization.

Gui Zhi: Expelling pathogenic factors from the muscles and skin by means of diaphoresis, warming the channels to dispel pathogenic cold.

Gan Cao: Tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.

Effect

Induce tranquilization and relieve convulsions, tonify the heart ans astringe essence.

Indications

Palpitation, spermatorrhea, impotence, insomnia with dreaminess.

Administration

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken three times a day.