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Astragalus and Eight Treasures Decoction

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Astragalus and Eight Treasures Decoction,For those suffering from spinal pain caused by physical labor, reading, playing chess, or prolonged sitting.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Eight Treasures Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆八珍汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Licorice, Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Paeonia lactiflora, Prepared Rehmannia (stir-fried with Amomum villosum and Aquilaria agallocha), Astragalus.

Source

From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 78.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For those suffering from spinal pain caused by physical labor, reading, playing chess, or prolonged sitting.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Astragalus and Eight Treasures Decoction,From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 78.,For those suffering from spinal pain caused by physical labor, reading, playing chess, or prolonged sitting.

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