The Prescription of San Cai Tang

Source

The book Wen Bing Tiao Bian

Ingredients

• Ren Shen 9 g,
• Tian Dong 6 g,
• Gan Di Huang 15 g.

Explanation

Ren Shen: Tonifying qi.

Tian Dong: Nourishing yin of lung and stomach, clearing heat of lung and stomach, nourishing kidney to clear effulgent fire.

Gan Di Huang: Clearing heat and cooling blood, stopping bleeding, nourishing yin.

Effect

Tonify qi, nourish yin and promote the secretion of body fluids.

Indications

Poor appetite, restlessness, qi and yin fluid deficiency.

Administration

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.