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formula
Shen Fu Tang
chinese formulae

definition

Shen Fu Tang = "Ginseng and Prepared Aconite Decoction"
sources: Yeung, p. 199; Bensky and Barolet, p. 228.
signs and symptoms: Cold hands and feet, spontaneous sweating, shortness of breath, intolerance of cold, dizziness, extremely pale complexion, abdominal pain, loose stools.
tongue and pulse: pale tongue, very faint pulse.
indications: Yang Xu (Deficiency) with Sudden Collapse of Yang Qi. With the appropriate presentation, this formula may be used in treating conditions conventionally diagnosed as cardiac failure, postsurgical bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage, uterine bleeding, and hypovolemic shock.
cautions and contraindications: This formula should not be administered for extended periods. Once the acute stage is over, the formula should be modified accordingly.
ingredients: dosage for two days:
» 12 grams: ginseng (ren shen) (cannot be replaced by American ginseng (xi yang shen) or codonopsis (dang shen).
» 9 grams: aconite (fu zi).


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