Twenty-Four Ingredient Jianzhong Decoction

Twenty-Four Ingredient Jianzhong Decoction,For consumptive disorders characterized by physical fatigue, bone pain, emaciation, weakness, palpitations, chest fullness, epigastric distension, and loss of appetite; and for women suffering from blood-qi and wind-related debility, irregular menstruation, and infertility.

Formulas Name : Twenty-Four Ingredient Jianzhong Decoction

Chinese Name : 二十四味建中汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (honey-fried) 2 liang, Cinnamon Bark 2 liang, Gentiana 2 liang, Cardamom 2 liang, Stewed Bupleurum 2 liang, Schizonepeta 2 liang, Angelica dahurica 2 liang, Ligusticum 2 liang, Soft-shelled Turtle Carapace (vinegar-fried) 2 liang,Platycodon root 2 liang, Angelica sinensis 1 liang, Curcuma zedoaria (roasted) 1 liang, Ophiopogon tuber (core removed) 1 liang, White peony root 1 liang, Ginseng (root tip removed) 1 liang,Poria 1 liang, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Wood Fragrance 1 liang, Sour Jujube Seed (roasted) 1 liang, Sea-tong Bark 1 liang, Trifoliate Orange Peel (pulp removed, stewed) 1 liang, Dried Rehmannia 1 liang, Agarwood half a liang, Areca Nut half a liang.

Source

From *Simple Formulas*, citing *Treasures of Health* (see *Compilation of Medical Formulas*, Vol. 150).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For consumptive disorders characterized by physical fatigue, bone pain, emaciation, weakness, palpitations, chest fullness, epigastric distension, and loss of appetite; and for women suffering from blood-qi and wind-related debility, irregular menstruation, and infertility.

Instructions for Use

Take 2.5 qian of the mixture, add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 black plums; decoct until reduced to 7 fen, then take while warm. If the internal organs feel cold, take it hot on an empty stomach; if urination is frequent, take it after meals or before bedtime.

Twenty-Four Ingredient Jianzhong Decoction,From *Simple Formulas*, citing *Treasures of Health* (see *Compilation of Medical Formulas*, Vol. 150).,For consumptive disorders characterized by physical fatigue, bone pain, emaciation, weakness, palpitations, chest fullness, epigastric distension, and loss of appetite; and for women suffering from blood-qi and wind-related debility, irregular menstruation, and infertility.

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