Astragalus and Li Zhong Decoction

Astragalus and Li Zhong Decoction,Deficiency-cold in the Upper Jiao, shortness of breath, and inability to speak.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Li Zhong Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆理中汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Astragalus, 2 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 4 liang of Salvia, 4 liang of Apricot Kernels, 3 liang of Platycodon, 3 liang of Dried Ginger, 3 liang of Schisandra, 3 liang of Poria, 3 liang of Licorice, and 3 liang of Ligusticum.

Source

*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 20.

Benefits

Deficiency-cold in the Upper Jiao, shortness of breath, and inability to speak.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 9 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; divide into 3 doses.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, pork, raw green onions, and strong vinegar.

Astragalus and Li Zhong Decoction,*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 20.,Deficiency-cold in the Upper Jiao, shortness of breath, and inability to speak.

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