SHI SHEN TANG

Formulas that Nourish Yin and Cool the Blood

Yin Restoration • Deficiency Heat Clearing • Fluid Generation

Shi Shen Tang

Is a sophisticated ten-herb formula designed to nourish Yin, cool the Blood, and gently clear deficiency Heat while supporting Qi. It is particularly suited for patterns of Yin deficiency with empty heat, dryness, and fluid depletion, where both nourishment and gentle clearing are required.

Symptoms

Dryness (mouth, throat, or skin) 

Low-grade or afternoon fever

Irritability or restlessness

Dry cough or scanty sputum

Thirst, especially with desire for small sips

Possible bleeding (epistaxis or mild hemoptysis)

Pale or slightly red tongue, possibly dry

Thin, rapid, or deficient pulse.

Ingredients

Sheng Di Huang (Rx. Rehmanniae)

Raw Herbs: 10g            Granulates: 12.9g

Dang Gui (Rx. Angelicae Sinensis)

Raw Herbs: 10g            Granulates:13g

Bai Shao (Rx. Paeoniae Alba)

Raw Herbs: 10g            Granulates:13g

Di Gu Pi (Cx. Lycii)

Raw Herbs: 6g            Granulates: 7.8g

Tian Men Dong (Rx. Asparagi)
Raw Herbs: 6g            Granulates: 7.8g

Zhi Mu ( Rz. Anemarrhenae)
Raw Herbs: 10g            Granulates: 10.4g

Mu Dan Pi (Cx. Moutan)
Raw Herbs: 6g            Granulates: 5.2g

Mai Men Dong (Rx. Ophiopogonis)
Raw Herbs: 10g            Granulates: 13g

Ren Shen (Rx. Ginseng)
Raw Herbs: 10g            Granulates: 13g

Gan Cao (Rx. Glycrrhizae)
Raw Herbs: 3g            Granulates: 3.9g

Description

Shi Shen Tang embodies a refined balance between deep nourishment and gentle clearing, addressing the complex presentation of Yin deficiency with residual Heat.

At its core, Sheng Di Huang, Bai Shao, and Dang Gui restore and enrich the Blood and Yin, forming the nutritive foundation necessary for recovery. This is complemented by Tian Men Dong and Mai Men Dong, which replenish fluids, moisten dryness, and support Lung and Kidney Yin.

To prevent stagnation and address the presence of deficiency Heat, Zhi Mu, Di Gu Pi, and Mu Dan Pi clear Heat from the Blood and Yin levels without damaging the body’s essential substances. These herbs ensure that nourishment does not lead to internal constraint, maintaining dynamic balance.

Finally, Ren Shen and Gan Cao gently support Qi, ensuring that the body can properly assimilate the nourishing herbs and restore its functional strength. This integration of Qi and Yin tonification reflects the classical principle that fluids and Essence depend on Qi for their transformation and distribution.

Contraindications

STRICTLY CONTRAINDICATED for Wind-Heat (sore throat, yellow phlegm, red tongue).

Use with caution in cases of Spontaneous Sweating (Yin deficiency or Exterior deficiency).