Perilla and Akebia Decoction

Perilla and Akebia Decoction,When a physically weak person is exposed to wind, causing qi to surge, this is called “wind-qi”; if accompanied by cold, it leads to cold extremities and reversal of qi; if accompanied by heat, it leads to restlessness and distress.

Formulas Name : Perilla and Akebia Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫苏木通汤

Drug Formulation

Perilla Stem (chopped, roasted) 1 liang, Akebia Stem (chopped, roasted) 1 liang, Mulberry Root Bark (chopped, roasted) 1 liang, Green Tangerine Peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, roasted) 1 liang,Schizonepeta spikelets (roasted) half liang, Dehuo (root tip removed, chopped) half liang, Wood Apple (seeds removed, sliced, roasted) half liang, Huaixiangzi root (chopped, stir-fried) half liang, Qianghuo (root tip removed, chopped) half liang, Trifoliate Orange Peel (seeds removed, stir-fried with bran) 2 liang,Da Fu (chopped, using both skin and seed) 20 pieces.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

When a physically weak person is exposed to wind, causing qi to surge, this is called “wind-qi”; if accompanied by cold, it leads to cold extremities and reversal of qi; if accompanied by heat, it leads to restlessness and distress.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 2 zhan of water, add 1 fen of fresh ginger and 2 cun of scallion, simmer until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and drink while warm. Take once on an empty stomach, once at noon, and once before bedtime.

Perilla and Akebia Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 12.,When a physically weak person is exposed to wind, causing qi to surge, this is called “wind-qi”; if accompanied by cold, it leads to cold extremities and reversal of qi; if accompanied by heat, it leads to restlessness and distress.

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