Da Toubei Decoction

Da Toubei Decoction,Weakness in the legs, swelling and fullness throughout the body, shortness of breath, and inability to sleep day or night.

Formulas Name : Da Toubei Decoction

Chinese Name : 大投杯汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (knots removed) 2 liang, Apricot Kernels (skin, tips, and double kernels removed) 2 liang, Cinnamon Bark 2 liang, Scutellaria Root 2 liang, Tangerine Peel 2 liang, Gypsum 2 liang (crushed), Fresh Ginger 6 liang (sliced), Pinellia (washed) 3 liang, Magnolia Bark (roasted) 3 liang,Zhishi (roasted) 3 liang, Poria 4 liang, Qin Jiao 1.5 liang, Euphorbia 1 liang, Asarum 1 liang, Jujubes 20 (split), Licorice 2 liang (roasted).

Source

*Qianjin Yi*, Volume 17.

Benefits

Weakness in the legs, swelling and fullness throughout the body, shortness of breath, and inability to sleep day or night.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 1 dou 2 sheng of water until reduced to 4 sheng; divide into 5 doses—3 during the day and 2 at night.

Da Toubei Decoction,*Qianjin Yi*, Volume 17.,Weakness in the legs, swelling and fullness throughout the body, shortness of breath, and inability to sleep day or night.

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