Astragalus and Six Gentlemen Decoction,*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 5 (New Formulas Added in Baoqing).,For qi deficiency with fluid depletion, physical fatigue, constant dryness and thirst, a sallow complexion, and loss of appetite; or for cases where thirst precedes the development of sores or boils; or for thirst following an episode of abscess or carbuncle; or for spontaneous sweating due to deficiency of the Wei Qi; or for hemorrhoids with incessant discharge of pus and fluid.
Astragalus and Six Gentlemen Decoction
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Formulas Name : Astragalus and Six Gentlemen Decoction
Chinese Name : 黄耆六一汤
Drug Formulation
Astragalus (stem removed, honey-fried) 6 liang, Licorice (fried) 1 liang.
Source
*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 5 (New Formulas Added in Baoqing).
Benefits
For qi deficiency with fluid depletion, physical fatigue, constant dryness and thirst, a sallow complexion, and loss of appetite; or for cases where thirst precedes the development of sores or boils; or for thirst following an episode of abscess or carbuncle; or for spontaneous sweating due to deficiency of the Wei Qi; or for hemorrhoids with incessant discharge of pus and fluid.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. For each dose, take 2 qian of the mixture, 1 zhan of water, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.
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Astragalus and Six Gentlemen Decoction,For qi deficiency with fluid depletion, physical fatigue, constant dryness and thirst, a sallow complexion, and loss of appetite; or for cases where thirst precedes the development of sores or boils; or for thirst following an episode of abscess or carbuncle; or for spontaneous sweating due to deficiency of the Wei Qi; or for hemorrhoids with incessant discharge of pus and fluid.