Agarwood and Aconite Decoction，From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 6.，Deficiency of kidney yang; cold stagnation and qi stagnation; retention of dampness and fluid; swelling of the body and face; distension, fullness, and shortness of breath; oppression and fullness in the chest and diaphragm; and difficulty urinating.
Agarwood and Aconite Decoction
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Formulas Name : Agarwood and Aconite Decoction
Chinese Name : 沉香附子汤
Drug Formulation
1 piece of agarwood, 1 aconite root (9 qian; if heavy, roast it, remove the skin and pith, and slice it).
Source
From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 6.
Benefits
Deficiency of kidney yang; cold stagnation and qi stagnation; retention of dampness and fluid; swelling of the body and face; distension, fullness, and shortness of breath; oppression and fullness in the chest and diaphragm; and difficulty urinating.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 zhan of water. Place the agarwood in a sand mortar and gradually add a small amount of water, grinding the agarwood 300 times. Wash it down with the remaining water. Divide the aconite root into 3 doses. Decoct each dose with the agarwood water, adding 5 slices of ginger each time, and simmer until the liquid is reduced to 7 parts. Strain out the residue. Take before meals; it is especially effective when taken with Ji Ji Dan.
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Agarwood and Aconite Decoction,Deficiency of kidney yang; cold stagnation and qi stagnation; retention of dampness and fluid; swelling of the body and face; distension, fullness, and shortness of breath; oppression and fullness in the chest and diaphragm; and difficulty urinating.