Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Strengthening the Middle

Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Strengthening the Middle,Skin distension. Cold qi lodges between the layers of the skin, causing a distended yet soft sensation; the abdomen is enlarged, the entire body is swollen, the skin is thick; when the abdomen is pressed, the indentation does not rebound, and the color of the abdomen remains unchanged.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Strengthening the Middle

Chinese Name : 祛寒建中汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Paeonia lactiflora (wine-fried), 2 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 8 fen of Aconite, 1 qian of Citrus reticulata, 1 qian of Magnolia officinalis, 1 qian of Fructus Aurantii (wheat bran-fried), 6 fen of White Cardamom, 5 fen of Wood Fragrance, 2 jujubes, and 3 slices of fresh ginger.

Source

From *Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Skin distension. Cold qi lodges between the layers of the skin, causing a distended yet soft sensation; the abdomen is enlarged, the entire body is swollen, the skin is thick; when the abdomen is pressed, the indentation does not rebound, and the color of the abdomen remains unchanged.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Strengthening the Middle,From *Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 4.,Skin distension. Cold qi lodges between the layers of the skin, causing a distended yet soft sensation; the abdomen is enlarged, the entire body is swollen, the skin is thick; when the abdomen is pressed, the indentation does not rebound, and the color of the abdomen remains unchanged.

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