Bu Wang San -不忘散 - Powder For Memory Loss

English:	Powder for Memory Loss
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Polygalae	Yuan Zhi	6g	Calms the Spirit, sedates the Heart, clears the channel joining the Heart and Kidneys, expels Phlegm and opens the Orifices. With Ren Shen, Fu Ling and Shi Chang Pu, for forgetfulness.
Rx. Ginseng	Ren Shen	6g	Powerfully tonifies Yuan Qi, tonifies Spleen, Lung, Heart and Stomach Qi and calms the Spirit.
Poria	Fu Ling	12g	Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, Leaches out Dampness, Promotes urination, Strengthens the Spleen.
Poria Pararadicis	Fu Shen	12g	Quiets the Heart, calms the Spirit and soothes the nerves.
Rz. Acori Tatarinowii	Shi Chan Pu	6g	Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, removes filth, calms the Spirit and disperses Wind. With Yuan Zhi, for forgetfulness, tinnitus and impaired hearing. With Ren Shen, Fu Ling, Fu Shen and Yuan Zhi, for forgetfulness and dulled senses.

Formula Actions

• Calms the Spirit
• Sedates the Heart
• Expels Phlegm
• Opens the Orifices
• Strengthens the Spleen
• Tonifies Qi

Syndromes

• Forgetfulness due to aging

Clinical Manifestations

Forgetfulness Constipation Excess thirst Dry mouth and/or throat Dry skin Chronic cough (usually dry)

Night sweats Fatigue, T: Red and dry C: Little or None P: Thready

Treats

Forgetfulness

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

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