Astragalus and Leek White Decoction

Astragalus and Leek White Decoction,Used for deficiency of all five viscera and general weakness and emaciation following a cold-induced fever.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Leek White Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆薤白汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Astragalus, half a liang of Ginseng, 1 fen of Poria cocos (black skin removed), 1 fen of Schisandra, 1 fen of Atractylodes macrocephala, 7 stems of Leek whites, 3 stems of Green Onion whites, half a he of glutinous rice, half a fen of Peony root, half a fen of Ginger, 1 sheep kidney (fat membrane removed).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 31.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients and divide into 3 doses.

Benefits

Used for deficiency of all five viscera and general weakness and emaciation following a cold-induced fever.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 2 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan; strain out the residue; take warm before meals; consume the entire dose within one day.

Astragalus and Leek White Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 31.,Used for deficiency of all five viscera and general weakness and emaciation following a cold-induced fever.

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