Dampness-Stagnation Decoction

Dampness-Stagnation Decoction,Caused by exposure to rain or dew, invasion by damp mist, sitting or lying on damp ground, or sweating through one’s clothing—all of which lead to dampness stagnation. Symptoms include heaviness and pain in the body, fatigue and a desire to lie down, exacerbation upon exposure to cold and dampness, and a deep, fine, and slow pulse.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Stagnation Decoction

Chinese Name : 湿郁汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of Cyperus rotundus, 1 qian of Citrus reticulata peel, 1 qian of Magnolia officinalis (stir-fried with ginger juice), 1 qian of Pinellia ternata (processed), 1 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 1 qian of Notopterygium incisum, 1 qian of Angelica pubescens, 5 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Source

From *Zhun Sheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Caused by exposure to rain or dew, invasion by damp mist, sitting or lying on damp ground, or sweating through one’s clothing—all of which lead to dampness stagnation. Symptoms include heaviness and pain in the body, fatigue and a desire to lie down, exacerbation upon exposure to cold and dampness, and a deep, fine, and slow pulse.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 slices of fresh ginger to the above formula, decoct in water, and take orally.

Dampness-Stagnation Decoction,From *Zhun Sheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 2.,Caused by exposure to rain or dew, invasion by damp mist, sitting or lying on damp ground, or sweating through one’s clothing—all of which lead to dampness stagnation. Symptoms include heaviness and pain in the body, fatigue and a desire to lie down, exacerbation upon exposure to cold and dampness, and a deep, fine, and slow pulse.

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