Five-Weakness Decoction

Five-Weakness Decoction,Wasting of the Five Zang Organs.

Formulas Name : Five-Weakness Decoction

Chinese Name : 五痿汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 qian, White Atractylodes 1 qian, Poria 1 qian, Licorice (roasted) 4 fen, Angelica 1 qian 5 fen, Coix Seed 3 qian, Ophiopogon 2 qian, Phellodendron (roasted until brown) 5 fen, Anemarrhena 5 fen.

Source

*Insights into Medicine*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Wasting of the Five Zang Organs.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Five-Weakness Decoction,*Insights into Medicine*, Volume 3.,Wasting of the Five Zang Organs.

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