Astragalus and Poria Decoction

Astragalus and Poria Decoction,Heart deficiency complicated by cold, manifesting as pain in the chest and epigastrium; fullness and distension in the flanks extending to the shoulders and back; dysphagia; confusion and drowsiness; cramping pain in the hips and thighs, with inability to flex or extend the limbs; or loose stools, inability to eat, and abdominal pain; weakness and numbness in the hands and feet, with inability to support the body; sudden loss of voice.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Poria Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆茯神汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus, Poria with the Spirit, Polygala (with the core removed, stir-fried in ginger juice), Placenta, and Ziziphus Seed (stir-fried)—each in equal parts.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Heart deficiency complicated by cold, manifesting as pain in the chest and epigastrium; fullness and distension in the flanks extending to the shoulders and back; dysphagia; confusion and drowsiness; cramping pain in the hips and thighs, with inability to flex or extend the limbs; or loose stools, inability to eat, and abdominal pain; weakness and numbness in the hands and feet, with inability to support the body; sudden loss of voice.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 daqian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take before meals.

Astragalus and Poria Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 5.,Heart deficiency complicated by cold, manifesting as pain in the chest and epigastrium; fullness and distension in the flanks extending to the shoulders and back; dysphagia; confusion and drowsiness; cramping pain in the hips and thighs, with inability to flex or extend the limbs; or loose stools, inability to eat, and abdominal pain; weakness and numbness in the hands and feet, with inability to support the body; sudden loss of voice.

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