Erqi San

Erqi San,Cold stagnation in the Kidney Meridian, with qi stagnation and weakness.

Formulas Name : Erqi San

Chinese Name : 二气散

Drug Formulation

1 large Aconite root (use raw, without removing the skin or navel; cut into three portions and slice thinly), 6 liang of large Aniseed (wash thoroughly, drain, and divide into 3 portions, 2 liang each).

Source

From *Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Cold stagnation in the Kidney Meridian, with qi stagnation and weakness.

Instructions for Use

First Stage: Take 1 portion of Aconite Root and 1 portion of 2 liang of Aniseed; stir-fry them together until the aniseed turns yellow and is fragrant and cooked. Store in a clay jar, seal with thick paper, and place in a cool place overnight. The next day, remove the Aconite Root, grind the aniseed into a fine powder, and take it on an empty stomach mixed with salt and wine. Second Stage: Use the same proportions as in the first stage; the stir-frying method and preservation of the nature of the ingredients are the same.However, the next morning, remove only half of the Aconite; grind the remaining half together with the fennel into a fine powder and take it as described above. Third Dose: The dosage, frying method, and preservation of properties are all the same as in the previous two doses; however, the next morning, grind all of the Aconite together with the fennel into a fine powder and take it as described above. The remaining one and a half fen of Aconite may be combined with other herbs for use.

Erqi San,From *Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 8.,Cold stagnation in the Kidney Meridian, with qi stagnation and weakness.

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