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Aconite and Angelica Decoction

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Aconite and Angelica Decoction,For deficiency-related wasting disorders, chest fullness and pain, muscle spasms and shortness of breath, sallow complexion, dizziness and restlessness, nocturnal emissions, chills and joint pain, as well as inability to breathe deeply in both armpits, where breathing causes pulling pain and interferes with eating and drinking.

Formulas Name : Aconite and Angelica Decoction

Chinese Name : 乌头当归汤

Drug Formulation

Aconite (roasted, peeled) 2 liang, Du Huo 2 liang, Peony Root 2 liang, Sichuan Pepper (select those without seeds or closed pods; roast) 2 liang, White Atractylodes 2 liang, Ginseng 2 liang, Magnolia Bark 4 liang (roasted), Cinnamon Bark 5 liang, Ophiopogon Tuber (core removed) 1 liang, Asarum 1 liang, Evodia Fruit 1 sheng, Angelica Root 2 liang,Fresh Ginger (sliced) 2 liang, Licorice (roasted) 2 liang.

Source

*Qianjin Ji* (Volume 19).

Benefits

For deficiency-related wasting disorders, chest fullness and pain, muscle spasms and shortness of breath, sallow complexion, dizziness and restlessness, nocturnal emissions, chills and joint pain, as well as inability to breathe deeply in both armpits, where breathing causes pulling pain and interferes with eating and drinking.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 1 dou 3 sheng of water until reduced to 4 sheng. Take 7 he per dose, three times daily.

Aconite and Angelica Decoction,*Qianjin Ji* (Volume 19).,For deficiency-related wasting disorders, chest fullness and pain, muscle spasms and shortness of breath, sallow complexion, dizziness and restlessness, nocturnal emissions, chills and joint pain, as well as inability to breathe deeply in both armpits, where breathing causes pulling pain and interferes with eating and drinking.

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