Miraculous Astragalus Decoction

Miraculous Astragalus Decoction,Numbness and loss of sensation throughout the body, or in the head, face, hands, feet, elbows, back, or legs; as well as the eyes becoming tightly constricted, aversion to light and fear of sunlight, difficulty opening the eyes due to dryness and soreness, or weakness in vision, eye pain, blurred vision, inability to bring hands close to the eyes, lack of luster in the eyes, or a burning sensation in the eyes as if on fire.

Formulas Name : Miraculous Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 神效黄耆汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Schisandra berries, 5 qian of aged tangerine peel (with pith removed), 8 qian of ginseng, 1 liang of fried licorice, 1 liang of white peony root, and 2 liang of astragalus.

Source

From *The Secret Treasury of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Numbness and loss of sensation throughout the body, or in the head, face, hands, feet, elbows, back, or legs; as well as the eyes becoming tightly constricted, aversion to light and fear of sunlight, difficulty opening the eyes due to dryness and soreness, or weakness in vision, eye pain, blurred vision, inability to bring hands close to the eyes, lack of luster in the eyes, or a burning sensation in the eyes as if on fire.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain out the residue; and take while still slightly warm before bedtime.

Note

For cases of severe eye constriction, avoid alcohol, vinegar, wheat flour, strong-flavored spices, scallions, Chinese chives, garlic, and other pungent foods.

Miraculous Astragalus Decoction,From *The Secret Treasury of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 1.,Numbness and loss of sensation throughout the body, or in the head, face, hands, feet, elbows, back, or legs; as well as the eyes becoming tightly constricted, aversion to light and fear of sunlight, difficulty opening the eyes due to dryness and soreness, or weakness in vision, eye pain, blurred vision, inability to bring hands close to the eyes, lack of luster in the eyes, or a burning sensation in the eyes as if on fire.

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