Astragalus Qi-Tonifying Decoction

Astragalus Qi-Tonifying Decoction,Yang-type cold extremities due to qi deficiency, also known as “heat-type cold extremities,” characterized by cold in the upper body and heat in the lower body.

Formulas Name : Astragalus Qi-Tonifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆益气汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Astragalus, Atractylodes, Licorice, Schisandra, Ophiopogon, and Tangerine Peel.

Source

From *The Precious Mirror of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Yang-type cold extremities due to qi deficiency, also known as “heat-type cold extremities,” characterized by cold in the upper body and heat in the lower body.

Instructions for Use

Add ginger juice and bamboo sap, decoct in water, and take orally.

Astragalus Qi-Tonifying Decoction,From *The Precious Mirror of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 1.,Yang-type cold extremities due to qi deficiency, also known as “heat-type cold extremities,” characterized by cold in the upper body and heat in the lower body.

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