Ginseng and Astragalus Four-Ingredient Decoction

Ginseng and Astragalus Four-Ingredient Decoction,Blood deficiency, where qi cannot harmonize with it, resulting in shortness of breath and rapid breathing, spontaneous sweating, aversion to cold, a pale complexion, and a floating pulse that feels hollow and涩 upon palpation; or in cases where the patient has previously experienced blood loss.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Astragalus Four-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 参耆四物汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 qian, Astragalus (honey-fried) 2 qian, Angelica sinensis 2 qian, Prepared Rehmannia 2 qian, White Peony Root (wine-fried) 1.5 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 0.8 fen.

Source

*The Continuation of the Medical Lamp*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Blood deficiency, where qi cannot harmonize with it, resulting in shortness of breath and rapid breathing, spontaneous sweating, aversion to cold, a pale complexion, and a floating pulse that feels hollow and涩 upon palpation; or in cases where the patient has previously experienced blood loss.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhan of water and decoct until reduced to 7 fen. Take while warm.

Ginseng and Astragalus Four-Ingredient Decoction,*The Continuation of the Medical Lamp*, Volume 2.,Blood deficiency, where qi cannot harmonize with it, resulting in shortness of breath and rapid breathing, spontaneous sweating, aversion to cold, a pale complexion, and a floating pulse that feels hollow and涩 upon palpation; or in cases where the patient has previously experienced blood loss.

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