Ten-Ingredient Da Jianzhong Decoction

Ten-Ingredient Da Jianzhong Decoction,For deficiency and insufficiency of blood and vital energy, resulting in inadequate nourishment of tendons and bones; fatigue and weakness; palpitations and phlegm regurgitation; abdominal pain and weak knees; or, following blood loss, persistent debility and failure to recover; in women, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, and pain in the abdomen and flanks.

Formulas Name : Ten-Ingredient Da Jianzhong Decoction

Chinese Name : 十味大建中汤

Drug Formulation

White peony root 1 liang, cassia bark 1 liang, licorice (roasted) 1 liang, astragalus (honey-roasted) 1 liang, angelica root (soaked in wine) 1 liang, ginseng 1 liang, white poria 1 liang, polygala (seed removed) 1 liang, dragon bone 1 liang, alisma 0.5 liang.

Source

From *Simple Formulas*, citing *Ye’s Record of Verified Prescriptions* (see *Compilation of Medical Formulas*, Vol. 150).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For deficiency and insufficiency of blood and vital energy, resulting in inadequate nourishment of tendons and bones; fatigue and weakness; palpitations and phlegm regurgitation; abdominal pain and weak knees; or, following blood loss, persistent debility and failure to recover; in women, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, and pain in the abdomen and flanks.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water, adding 5 slices of fresh ginger and 2 jujubes, until reduced to 1 zhan. Add 1 spoonful of malt sugar just before taking. Take on an empty stomach or before meals.

Ten-Ingredient Da Jianzhong Decoction,From *Simple Formulas*, citing *Ye’s Record of Verified Prescriptions* (see *Compilation of Medical Formulas*, Vol. 150).,For deficiency and insufficiency of blood and vital energy, resulting in inadequate nourishment of tendons and bones; fatigue and weakness; palpitations and phlegm regurgitation; abdominal pain and weak knees; or, following blood loss, persistent debility and failure to recover; in women, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, and pain in the abdomen and flanks.

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