Astragalus, Lithospermum, and Ginseng Decoction

Astragalus, Lithospermum, and Ginseng Decoction,For smallpox lesions with superficial deficiency and black, sunken lesions.

Formulas Name : Astragalus, Lithospermum, and Ginseng Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆紫草人参汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (wine-fried), Lithospermum (wine-fried), and Ginseng, each in equal parts.

Source

*Danxi’s Heart Method with Appendices*, Volume 23.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For smallpox lesions with superficial deficiency and black, sunken lesions.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1 large zhan of water and decoct until reduced to 6 fen; add wine before taking.

Astragalus, Lithospermum, and Ginseng Decoction,*Danxi’s Heart Method with Appendices*, Volume 23.,For smallpox lesions with superficial deficiency and black, sunken lesions.

More Herbs Formulas

Great Sage Divine-Communing Frankincense Ointment

Great Sage Divine-Communing Frankincense Ointment,*The Canon of the Middle Treasury*, Volume 2.,For all types of toxic sores and swellings, as well as boils and abscesses on the back.

Li Sheng Pills

Li Sheng Pills,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 141.,For the five types of hemorrhoids and intestinal wind with bloody stools.

Crimson Silk Ointment

Crimson Silk Ointment,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 173.,In children with a pre-existing condition of malnutrition, compounded by weakness of the stomach and intestines, an invasion of cold pathogens may lead to diarrhea. If this persists without resolution, the stomach and intestines become increasingly depleted; cold and dampness then combine, causing parasites to become active due to this … Read more

Baoyuan Bazhen Decoction

Baoyuan Bazhen Decoction,From *Miscellaneous Notes on Treating Deviations*, Volume 10.,For smallpox characterized by deficiency of both qi and blood, with thin, pale pustules; a cool body and calm demeanor; a flat or sunken pustule summit; and serous fluid that is clear, wrinkled, and soft.

Angelica and Dragon Bone Pills

Angelica and Dragon Bone Pills,From *Xuanming Lun*, Volume 11.,Irregular menstruation and excessive menstrual flow; persistent, trickling vaginal discharge, regardless of whether the condition is chronic or acute, or whether the discharge is red or white; persistent lochia after childbirth; lochia during pregnancy; fetal pain and restlessness; and dysentery and diarrhea in infants and children.

Ephedra and Licorice Decoction

Ephedra and Licorice Decoction,From *Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 4.,

Jade Spoon Opening Powder

Jade Spoon Opening Powder,*Secrets of the Medicine Chest*.,Throat inflammation, throat abscess, tonsillitis.

Formula for Wind-Induced Convulsions in Measles and Smallpox

Formula for Wind-Induced Convulsions in Measles and Smallpox,*Outline of Medical Science*, Volume 37.,When smallpox lesions are about to erupt, accompanied by fever and restlessness, and sudden convulsions occur.

Divine Dream-Fulfilling Decoction

Divine Dream-Fulfilling Decoction,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 208), citing *Effective Family-Treasure Formulas*.,For disharmony between yin and yang, alternating cold and heat, abdominal distension and bloating, intermittent pain, cold pain and loose stools at dawn, as well as white and red dysentery, and all types of pathogenic qi.

Stasis-Resolving and Stomach-Clearing Decoction

Stasis-Resolving and Stomach-Clearing Decoction,*Huiyue*, Volume 15.,Indicated for cases where stagnant blood affects the stomach, presenting with a stringy and涩 pulse, no aversion to food, and vomiting accompanied by a strong metallic or bloody odor.

Divine Qi-Restoring Decoction

Divine Qi-Restoring Decoction,From *The Secret Treasures of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 1.,This formula capitalizes on the winter season when the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Cold Water) and the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Water) are at their peak. The “Son” (Bladder) nourishes the “Mother” (Kidney), causing the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian to become excessive and, in … Read more

Iron-Dissolving Powder

Iron-Dissolving Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 170.,For abdominal masses.

Light Pearl Powder

Light Pearl Powder,*Shortcuts in Surgical Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 2.,For carbuncles that have penetrated the intestine.

Osmanthus Decoction

Osmanthus Decoction,*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 10 (Supplementary Collection of Empirical Secret Formulas from Various Bureaus).,All types of cold qi, stabbing pain in the heart and abdomen, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, distension and fullness in the flanks, vomiting, nausea, and loss of appetite.

Blood-Activating and Anti-Inflammatory Pills

Blood-Activating and Anti-Inflammatory Pills,From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.,For painful abscesses, boils, and toxic sores.

Jin Ding Decoction

Jin Ding Decoction,From *The Source of the Four Sages’ Heart*, Volume 4.,Palpitations.

Deep-Probing Pill

Deep-Probing Pill,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.,Chronic nasal discharge. Yellowish-turbid nasal discharge, resembling pus or marrow, with a foul odor so strong it is unbearable to smell.

Soapberry Thorn and Rhubarb Decoction

Soapberry Thorn and Rhubarb Decoction,From *The Golden Mirror*, Volume 55.,For children with blood in the stool due to the initial onset of visceral toxicity, accompanied by anal swelling and pain; or for children with excessive accumulated heat causing anal swelling, difficult bowel movements, and anal prolapse that cannot be reduced despite straining.

Silver Ingot

Silver Ingot,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 4.,Hemorrhoidal Fistula.

Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle and Regulating Qi

Decoction for Harmonizing the Middle and Regulating Qi,*Panzhu Ji*, Volume 2.,Fetal Prolapse. Fetal heat causes qi to rise in reverse; the fetus presses upward toward the heart, resulting in loss of consciousness.

Huanlian Pills

Huanlian Pills,Formula from *Zongfutang Fang*, Volume 2; name cited in *Yixue Shizhaiyi*, Volume 7.,For those with blood in the stool and physical weakness.

Huangli Decoction

Huangli Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 134.,Lacquer-induced skin lesions.

Small Mustard Seed Wine

Small Mustard Seed Wine,Quoted from *Guangji Fang* in Volume 7 of *Wai Tai*.,For bloating and distension in the chest and abdomen.

Stone-Dissolving Decoction

Stone-Dissolving Decoction,From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 8.,Caused by kidney fire scorching the body, resulting in sand-and-stone dysuria.

Qi-Dispersing Fragrant Perilla Decoction

Qi-Dispersing Fragrant Perilla Decoction,*Treasury of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 9.,In cases of swelling caused by qi stagnation, the pulse is deep and hidden; there may be abdominal distension or shortness of breath.