Ginger and Aconite Decoction

Ginger and Aconite Decoction,For cold phlegm and stagnant qi, chest fullness and shortness of breath, vomiting of frothy sputum and headache, and indigestion; also indicated for sudden stroke; for malaria in Lingnan, internal weakness with fever, or alternating chills and fever, phlegm-induced vomiting, headache and body aches, or profuse sweating, restlessness with a craving for fluids, or spontaneous diarrhea, and dark red urine.

Formulas Name : Ginger and Aconite Decoction

Chinese Name : 生姜附子汤

Drug Formulation

Aconite Root (processed: remove skin and pith; finely sliced).

Source

*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For cold phlegm and stagnant qi, chest fullness and shortness of breath, vomiting of frothy sputum and headache, and indigestion; also indicated for sudden stroke; for malaria in Lingnan, internal weakness with fever, or alternating chills and fever, phlegm-induced vomiting, headache and body aches, or profuse sweating, restlessness with a craving for fluids, or spontaneous diarrhea, and dark red urine.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Add 10 slices of fresh ginger to 2 large bowls of water; decoct until reduced to 1 bowl; strain; take warm on an empty stomach before meals.

Ginger and Aconite Decoction,*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 2.,For cold phlegm and stagnant qi, chest fullness and shortness of breath, vomiting of frothy sputum and headache, and indigestion; also indicated for sudden stroke; for malaria in Lingnan, internal weakness with fever, or alternating chills and fever, phlegm-induced vomiting, headache and body aches, or profuse sweating, restlessness with a craving for fluids, or spontaneous diarrhea, and dark red urine.

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