Five Blessings Decoction

Five Blessings Decoction,Deficiency of qi and blood in the five zang organs; smallpox lesions that have healed but scabs that do not fall off, accompanied by drowsiness; fetal restlessness. Deficiency of qi and blood in the five zang organs, afternoon tidal fevers, night sweats due to yin deficiency, loss of appetite, recurrent malaria and dysentery that persist for a long time without resolution, mental confusion and palpitations, and nocturnal emissions or premature ejaculation.

Formulas Name : Five Blessings Decoction

Chinese Name : 五福饮

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 2–3 qian, Prepared Rehmannia 2–3 qian, Angelica sinensis 2–3 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted) 1.5 qian, Fried Licorice 1 qian.

Source

From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

Deficiency of qi and blood in the five zang organs; smallpox lesions that have healed but scabs that do not fall off, accompanied by drowsiness; fetal restlessness. Deficiency of qi and blood in the five zang organs, afternoon tidal fevers, night sweats due to yin deficiency, loss of appetite, recurrent malaria and dysentery that persist for a long time without resolution, mental confusion and palpitations, and nocturnal emissions or premature ejaculation.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take warm after meals. Alternatively, add 3–5 slices of fresh ginger.

Five Blessings Decoction,From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,Deficiency of qi and blood in the five zang organs; smallpox lesions that have healed but scabs that do not fall off, accompanied by drowsiness; fetal restlessness. Deficiency of qi and blood in the five zang organs, afternoon tidal fevers, night sweats due to yin deficiency, loss of appetite, recurrent malaria and dysentery that persist for a long time without resolution, mental confusion and palpitations, and nocturnal emissions or premature ejaculation.

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