Astragalus and Poria Powder

Astragalus and Poria Powder,For children with deficiency of the Nutritive and Defensive Qi, manifesting as listlessness, a pale complexion, bluish-white lips and mouth, retching, drowsiness, and a complete lack of appetite. The body may be slightly swollen.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Poria Powder

Chinese Name : 黄耆茯神散

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (honey-fried), Poria (wood removed), Licorice (fried), Pinellia (roasted), White Pigeon Pea (stir-fried until yellow), Fangfeng (root tip removed), White Aconite (roasted), Cinnamon Bark (coarse bark removed), Chinese Yam, and White Peony—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 18.

Benefits

For children with deficiency of the Nutritive and Defensive Qi, manifesting as listlessness, a pale complexion, bluish-white lips and mouth, retching, drowsiness, and a complete lack of appetite. The body may be slightly swollen.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. For each dose, take 2 qian of the mixture, add 6 fen of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct together until reduced to 3 fen. Strain and serve warm before breastfeeding or meals.

Astragalus and Poria Powder,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 18.,For children with deficiency of the Nutritive and Defensive Qi, manifesting as listlessness, a pale complexion, bluish-white lips and mouth, retching, drowsiness, and a complete lack of appetite. The body may be slightly swollen.

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