Tonifies yin and blood: used to treat tinnitus, insomnia, dizziness, prematurely gray hair, blood deficiency constipation in the elderly, or wasting and thirsting disorder. Safe to use as a gentle, subtle long-term tonic.
Replenishes fluids: used to treat thirst.
Moistens the Intestines: used to treat constipation due to dryness.
Treatment Principles
Tonifies Blood Tonifies Yin Replenishes Fluids Moistens the Intestines
Contraindication
Spleen deficiency diarrhea.
Dosages
6-15g. Decoct fresh or powdered
Meridians
LIV, HT, KD
Tom's Comment
Sang Shen can nourish blood and yin but it is cold. Use caution in patients who are Blood deficient and Cold.
Sang Shen can address constipation but only through nourishing the Blood, Blood Deficiency Constipation only.