Formula
Si Shun Decoction
四顺汤si shun tang
1 source
4 herbs·from Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu)
In the《Bencao Gangmu》tradition, this formula is described for a sudden turmoil of vomiting and diarrhoea (霍亂), and is noted in the classics as having broad application beyond it. A historical indication, not a modern diagnostic or treatment recommendation.
Source
传统主治（traditional context，非现代临床声明）：治霍乱，诸病皆疗（『数方不惟霍乱可医，诸病皆疗也』）。
Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu)卷十二·草部·山草类·人参·附方·四顺汤（出处·王方庆）
Composition
- Ginseng二两
- Licorice二两
- Dried Ginger (Gan jiang)二两
- Aconite (Fu zi)二两
Citations
- Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) · Li Shizhen · 卷十二·草部·山草类·人参·附方·四顺汤（组成）Cited from Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) for its composition.
- Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) · Li Shizhen · 卷十二·草部·山草类·人参·附方·四顺汤（用法）Cited from Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) for its preparation & usage.
- Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) · Li Shizhen · 卷十二·草部·山草类·人参·附方·四顺汤（主治）Cited from Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) for its traditional indications.
- Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) · Li Shizhen · 卷十二·草部·山草类·人参·附方·四顺汤（出处·王方庆）Cited from Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) for its provenance.