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Astragalus and Atractylodes Decoction

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Astragalus and Atractylodes Decoction,For women experiencing heaviness in the limbs, spontaneous sweating that rises to the head and then recedes, aversion to wind, headache, and restlessness with fever.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Atractylodes Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆白术汤

Drug Formulation

3 fen of Asarum, 5 fen of Evodia, 5 fen of Ligusticum, 1 qian of Bupleurum, 1 qian of Cimicifuga, 1 qian 5 fen of Angelica root, 2 qian of Phellodendron (washed with wine), 2 qian of roasted licorice, 2 qian of Notopterygium, 3 qian of Schisandra, 5 qian of Atractylodes, 5 qian of Ginseng, 1 liang of Astragalus.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.

Benefits

For women experiencing heaviness in the limbs, spontaneous sweating that rises to the head and then recedes, aversion to wind, headache, and restlessness with fever.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose; add 2 large bowls of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 1 bowl; strain; take hot before meals.

Astragalus and Atractylodes Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.,For women experiencing heaviness in the limbs, spontaneous sweating that rises to the head and then recedes, aversion to wind, headache, and restlessness with fever.

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