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Astragalus and Ginseng with Schisandra Decoction

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Astragalus and Ginseng with Schisandra Decoction,Used when, following diabetes, residual deficiency heat leads to the formation of abscesses and boils.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Ginseng with Schisandra Decoction

Chinese Name : 耆参五味汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Schisandra, Licorice (roasted), Ophiopogon, and Astragalus, each in equal parts.

Source

From *Ru Yi Fang*, cited in *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 180.

Benefits

Used when, following diabetes, residual deficiency heat leads to the formation of abscesses and boils.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose; decoct with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan. Add a small amount of cinnabar, strain, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day.

Astragalus and Ginseng with Schisandra Decoction,From *Ru Yi Fang*, cited in *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 180.,Used when, following diabetes, residual deficiency heat leads to the formation of abscesses and boils.

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