Sang Piao Xiao San
Sang Piao Xiao San 桑螵蛸散
Praying Mantis Egg-Case Powder
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Extension of the Materia Medica, 1116
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Sang Piao Xiao(Mantis Egg) | Mantidis ootheca | 30 grams ea. |
| Long Gu(Fossil bones) | Fossila Ossis | |
| Gui Ban(Tortoise plastron) | Chinemys reevesii | |
| Fu Shen(Poria sclerotium) | Poria cocos | |
| Yuan Zhi(Polygala) | Polygala tenuifolia | |
| Ren Shen(Ginseng) | Panax ginseng | |
| Dang Gui(Chinese angelica) | Angelica sinensis | |
| Shi Chang Pu(Acorus) | Acorus gramineus |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Strengthen Heart and Kidney, Astringes Urine, Stabilizes Essence
Use:
1. Frequent Urination
2. Enuresis, Nocturia
3. Neurological Bladder dysfunction
4. Bedwetting
5. Poor Memory, Poor Concentration, weakness of Spirit
Dose:
6 grams before bed with a suitable decoction, often decoction of Ginseng
Cautions:
1. Not for Enuresis or frequent Urination associated with Heat.
Modifications:
1. Unless the deficiency is severe, Codonopsis Dang Shen is usually used in place of Ginseng in 2–3 times the dose.
2. Weakness and fatigue, add Astragalus Huang Qi
3. To enhance the astringent effect, add Rosehip (Jin Ying Zi) and Lotus seed (Lian Zi)
4. Spermatorrhea, add Cynomorium Suo Yang and Cornus Shan Zhu Yu
5. If with Yin Deficiency, take with Liu Wei Di Huang Wan.
6. Palpitations, Forgetfulness and Insomnia, take with Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan.
7. Palpitations, Forgetfulness and Insomnia, add Zizyphus spinosa Suan Zao Ren, and Schisandra Wu Wei Zi.
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