Decoction to Nourish the Defensive Qi

Decoction to Nourish the Defensive Qi,For deficiency syndromes: restless sleep, palpitations, forgetfulness, physical and mental exhaustion, and a sallow complexion.

Formulas Name : Decoction to Nourish the Defensive Qi

Chinese Name : 卫主生气汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of ginseng, 5 qian of white atractylodes, 5 qian of ophiopogon, 5 fen of northern schisandra, 1 liang of white peony root, 1 qian of white mustard seed, 3 qian of roasted jujube seed, and 1 liang of scrophularia.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.

Benefits

For deficiency syndromes: restless sleep, palpitations, forgetfulness, physical and mental exhaustion, and a sallow complexion.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After two doses, the heart’s blood will be replenished, and the heart’s qi will also be invigorated.

Decoction to Nourish the Defensive Qi,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.,For deficiency syndromes: restless sleep, palpitations, forgetfulness, physical and mental exhaustion, and a sallow complexion.

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