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Dan Shen Yin

From "Zang Fu Syndromes," by McDonald and Penner

English: Salvia Decoction

Also known as: Decoction of Salvia Root

• Ingredients
• Actions
• Syndromes
• Clinical Manifestations
• Treats
• Contraindications
• Modifications

Latin	Pinyin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Salviae Milt.	Dan Shen	15-30g	Invigorates Blood, transforms Blood Stasis and alleviates pain. With Sha Ren and Tan Xiang, smoothes the flow of Qi and Blood to stop pain.
Lignum Santali Albi	Tan Xiang	3-6g	Dispels Cold, warms MJ, regulates Qi, alleviates pain, removes Blood Stasis and improves digestion.
Fr. and Per. Amomi	Sha Ren	3-6g	Promotes Qi movement, relaxes MJ, Warms SP and alleviates pain.

Invigorates Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Promotes Qi Movement and Alleviates pain.

Blood Stagnation in ST

Abdominal or epigastric pain which may radiate upwards to the back or scapula Nausea Hiccoughs

Poor appetite Shortness of breath Hypochondriac pain Stuffiness in chest Constipation

T: Purple with purple spots
P: Wiry and tight

Angina pectoris Hepatitis Cholecystitis Primary or secondary dysmenorrhea

Chronic gastritis Pancreatitis Peptic ulcer Duodenal ulcer

Coughing and wheezing from Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat or Damp-Phlegm.

For chronic pancreatitis: + Cx. Moutan Radicis Mu Dan Pi + Fr. Crataegi Shan Zha

Abundant Energy Digestion Formula

Promotes a Strong and Healthy Digestion System

High Performance

An Energy 'Chi' Formula for Optimal Operation of the Body

Five Elements Health Formula

A Whole Body Tune-Up

The Tao of Nutrition
By Maoshing Ni

The Path to Good Nutrition
and Health

Self-Healing Chi Gong

Strengthen & Balance the Mind and Body