Sheng Tie Luo Yin
Iron Filings Decoction
- Category
- Formulas that Calm the Spirit
- Subcategory
- Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit
- Ingredients
- 14 herbs
Ingredients
14 substances in Sheng Tie Luo Yin — each links to its full herb monograph.
Chuan Bei Mu3 gCool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
Dan Nan Xing3 gCool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
Dan Shen4.5 gInvigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
Fu Ling3 gRegulate Water and Drain Dampness
Fu Shen3 gRegulate Water and Drain Dampness
Gou Teng4.5 gExtinguish Wind and Stop Tremors
Lian Qiao3 gClear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
Mai Men Dong9 gTonify YinNo specimen photographSheng Tie Luo30-60 gNourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit
Shi Chang Pu3 gAromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
Tian Men Dong9 gTonify Yin
Xuan Shen4.5 gCool the Blood
Yuan Zhi3 gNourish the Heart and Calm the SpiritNo specimen photographZhu Sha0.9 gadd at endAnchor, Settle, and Calm the SpiritPreparation & dosage
Decoction. Sheng Tie Luo is decocted from 5 cups of water to 3 cups of water in 1.5 hours before the other substances are added.
Originally Appeared In:
- Medical Revelations (Yi Xue Xin Wu)
Sources & References
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