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Astragalus and Raw Rehmannia Decoction

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Astragalus and Raw Rehmannia Decoction,Rheumatism. Failure of yang qi to rise, fatigue in the limbs, wandering body pain, sweating in the genital area, and reluctance to speak.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Raw Rehmannia Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆生地汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 2 qian (decoct first, skim off the foam before adding the other ingredients), Astragalus 1 qian, Atractylodes 5 fen, Ginseng 5 fen, Bupleurum 5 fen, Saposhnikovia 5 fen, Raw Rehmannia 5 fen, Notopterygium 1 qian, Phellodendron 1 qian, Licorice 3 fen, Apricot kernels 3.

Source

From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Rheumatism. Failure of yang qi to rise, fatigue in the limbs, wandering body pain, sweating in the genital area, and reluctance to speak.

Instructions for Use

Take before bedtime.

Astragalus and Raw Rehmannia Decoction,From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 10.,Rheumatism. Failure of yang qi to rise, fatigue in the limbs, wandering body pain, sweating in the genital area, and reluctance to speak.

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