Qi-Tonifying Powder

Qi-Tonifying Powder,Deficiency of the spleen and kidneys leading to chronic wasting disease, persistent loose stools, inability to eat, and emaciation.

Formulas Name : Qi-Tonifying Powder

Chinese Name : 益气散

Drug Formulation

Aconite Root 2 liang (large pieces; processed by splitting, removing the skin and pith, and slicing paper-thin; extract juice from 4 liang of fresh ginger; simmer the aconite root over low heat until the juice is completely absorbed; then bake until dry), Cardamom (peeled) half a liang (lightly roasted), Nutmeg (peeled) 1 fen, Sichuan Pepper (seeds and closed ends removed, roasted to remove moisture) 1 fen,Fennel Seeds half a qian (lightly roasted).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 91.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Deficiency of the spleen and kidneys leading to chronic wasting disease, persistent loose stools, inability to eat, and emaciation.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Use 2 goat livers (remove the connective tissue and membrane, slice into pieces), add a small amount each of scallion whites, salt, and vinegar, mix with the medicine until evenly combined, skewer with a bamboo stick, and roast over a high flame until fragrant and cooked through. Eat while hot, on an empty stomach, washed down with one zhan of warm wine.

Qi-Tonifying Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 91.,Deficiency of the spleen and kidneys leading to chronic wasting disease, persistent loose stools, inability to eat, and emaciation.

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