Barley Decoction Powder

Barley Decoction Powder,For qi depletion, restlessness and pain in the limbs, stiffness, and fatigue; also treats deficiency-type wind.

Formulas Name : Barley Decoction Powder

Chinese Name : 大麦煎散

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Nine-ribbed Softshell Turtle Carapace, 1 liang of Yin Zhou Bupleurum, 1 liang of Qin Jiao, 0.5 liang of Wood Fragrance, 0.5 liang of Sichuan Aconite, 1 liang of Dried Lacquer, 1 liang of Dried Kudzu, 1 liang of Stone Acorus, 1 liang of Xuan Lian, 0.5 liang of Imperial Cinnamon, 0.5 liang of Black Aconite, 1 liang of Dendrobium, 1 liang of Agarwood.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 9.

Processing

Finely chop the above ingredients into pieces the size of beans.

Benefits

For qi depletion, restlessness and pain in the limbs, stiffness, and fatigue; also treats deficiency-type wind.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 liang per dose; decoct with 1 sheng of wheat broth until reduced to 5 he; strain, and divide into two doses to be taken warm.

Barley Decoction Powder,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 9.,For qi depletion, restlessness and pain in the limbs, stiffness, and fatigue; also treats deficiency-type wind.

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