Astragalus and Turtle Carapace Decoction

Astragalus and Turtle Carapace Decoction,For postpartum exhaustion with a rapid, soft, and taut pulse.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Turtle Carapace Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆鳖甲饮

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 3 qian (honey-fried), Turtle Shell 3 qian (vinegar-fried), White Peony Root 1.5 qian (fried), Angelica Root 3 qian, Prepared Rehmannia Root 5 qian, Chinese Yam 3 qian, Poria Sclerotium 2 qian (wood removed), Ophiopogon Tuber 3 qian (core removed).

Source

From *Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.

Benefits

For postpartum exhaustion with a rapid, soft, and taut pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain, and take while warm.

Astragalus and Turtle Carapace Decoction,From *Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.,For postpartum exhaustion with a rapid, soft, and taut pulse.

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