Astragalus and Red Kelp Decoction

Astragalus and Red Kelp Decoction,For mild cases of spleen deficiency with fetal edema. Symptoms include rapid abdominal enlargement inconsistent with the gestational age, chest tightness and shortness of breath, edema of the limbs, weakness in the limbs, loss of appetite, and a pale-yellow complexion.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Red Kelp Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆赤昆汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus, kelp, and red adzuki beans.

Source

*Differential Diagnosis of Symptoms in Traditional Chinese Medicine*.

Benefits

For mild cases of spleen deficiency with fetal edema. Symptoms include rapid abdominal enlargement inconsistent with the gestational age, chest tightness and shortness of breath, edema of the limbs, weakness in the limbs, loss of appetite, and a pale-yellow complexion.

Astragalus and Red Kelp Decoction,*Differential Diagnosis of Symptoms in Traditional Chinese Medicine*.,For mild cases of spleen deficiency with fetal edema. Symptoms include rapid abdominal enlargement inconsistent with the gestational age, chest tightness and shortness of breath, edema of the limbs, weakness in the limbs, loss of appetite, and a pale-yellow complexion.

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