Astragalus and Red Peony Decoction

Astragalus and Red Peony Decoction,Paralyzed legs, various sores and ailments, or conditions resulting from debility due to illness.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Red Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆赤风汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Astragalus (raw), 1 qian of Red Peony Root, 1 qian of Fangfeng.

Source

*Corrections to Medical Literature*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Paralyzed legs, various sores and ailments, or conditions resulting from debility due to illness.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Reduce the dose by half for children. For treating leg paralysis, typically use 1 fen; once the leg regains voluntary movement after taking the decoction, do not increase the dose further.

Astragalus and Red Peony Decoction,*Corrections to Medical Literature*, Volume 2.,Paralyzed legs, various sores and ailments, or conditions resulting from debility due to illness.

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