Xiaoyao Decoction

Xiaoyao Decoction,For women with blood-wind and blood-qi disorders, manifesting as restlessness, dry mouth, cough, weakness in the limbs, a tendency to lie down frequently and rise infrequently, internal heat in the muscles and bones, pain in all joints, heart heat, confusion and anxiety, heaviness and dizziness in the head and eyes, and frequent night sweats.

Formulas Name : Xiaoyao Decoction

Chinese Name : 逍遥饮

Drug Formulation

Chai Hu (without stems) 2 liang, Bai Fu Ling (without black skin) 2 liang, Chi Shao Yao 2 liang, Bai Zhu (chopped, fried with wheat bran) 2 liang, Dang Gui (sliced, roasted) 2 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 150.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For women with blood-wind and blood-qi disorders, manifesting as restlessness, dry mouth, cough, weakness in the limbs, a tendency to lie down frequently and rise infrequently, internal heat in the muscles and bones, pain in all joints, heart heat, confusion and anxiety, heaviness and dizziness in the head and eyes, and frequent night sweats.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 1 piece of ginger the size of a jujube, and 1 cun of licorice root. Decoct together until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm; there is no fixed time for administration.

Xiaoyao Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 150.,For women with blood-wind and blood-qi disorders, manifesting as restlessness, dry mouth, cough, weakness in the limbs, a tendency to lie down frequently and rise infrequently, internal heat in the muscles and bones, pain in all joints, heart heat, confusion and anxiety, heaviness and dizziness in the head and eyes, and frequent night sweats.

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