Qi-Guiding Decoction

Qi-Guiding Decoction,Cold-damp beriberi, characterized by swelling, redness, and pain; distension of the chest and abdomen; edema of the head, face, hands, and feet; and pain in the body, waist, and back.

Formulas Name : Qi-Guiding Decoction

Chinese Name : 导气饮

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo, Duhuo, Mu gua, Coix seed, Qingpi, Chenpi, Sangbai pi, Dafu pi, Zhike, Binlang, Qingmuxiang, Perilla, Licorice, Dafuzi, Mutong, and Red Poria—each in equal parts.

Source

*Pocket Formulas*, Volume 2, citing *Ren Cun’s Formulas*.

Benefits

Cold-damp beriberi, characterized by swelling, redness, and pain; distension of the chest and abdomen; edema of the head, face, hands, and feet; and pain in the body, waist, and back.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 liang per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and drink in one gulp.

Qi-Guiding Decoction,*Pocket Formulas*, Volume 2, citing *Ren Cun’s Formulas*.,Cold-damp beriberi, characterized by swelling, redness, and pain; distension of the chest and abdomen; edema of the head, face, hands, and feet; and pain in the body, waist, and back.

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