Ingredients

6 substances in Liu Shen Wan — each links to its full herb monograph.

Bing Pian3 gAromatic Substances that Open the Orifices No specimen photographChan Su3 gSubstances for External Application No specimen photographNiu Huang4.5 gAromatic Substances that Open the Orifices No specimen photographShe Xiang4.5 gAromatic Substances that Open the Orifices

Xiong Huang3 gSubstances for External Application No specimen photographZhen Zhu4.5 gAnchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit

Preparation & dosage

Pill Form. Grind all herbs to a fine powder and mix with enough wine to form small pills (approx 2mm diameter).

Adult Dosage: 5-10 pills.

Originally Appeared In:

Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations (Zhong Yao Zhi Ji Shou Ce)

Sources & References

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