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Astragalus and Atractylodes Powder

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Astragalus and Atractylodes Powder,For various conditions of deficiency and weakness, characterized by a sallow complexion, poor appetite, fatigue, and intermittent hot flashes.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Atractylodes Powder

Chinese Name : 黄耆白术散

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 1 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala 1 liang, Paeonia lactiflora 1 liang, Cinnamomum cassia 1 liang, Poria cocos 1 liang, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang (stem removed), Shenqu 1 liang.

Source

*Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 226, citing *Shi Bian Liang Fang*.

Benefits

For various conditions of deficiency and weakness, characterized by a sallow complexion, poor appetite, fatigue, and intermittent hot flashes.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose; add fresh ginger and jujubes and decoct; take as needed, 3–4 times daily.

Astragalus and Atractylodes Powder，*Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 226, citing *Shi Bian Liang Fang*.，For various conditions of deficiency and weakness, characterized by a sallow complexion, poor appetite, fatigue, and intermittent hot flashes.

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