Astragalus, Atractylodes, and Coix Seed Decoction

Astragalus, Atractylodes, and Coix Seed Decoction,Relieves spasms. Indicated when heat pathogens are retained by dampness, causing heaviness in the body, stiffness in the joints, and fever that persists despite sweating.

Formulas Name : Astragalus, Atractylodes, and Coix Seed Decoction

Chinese Name : 芪术苡仁汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of Astragalus membranaceus, 8 qian of Coix seed, 3 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian and 5 fen of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Paeonia rubra, 1 qian of Mentha haplocalyx, 1 qian and 5 fen of Forsythia suspensa, 3 qian of Polygonatum odoratum, 4 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, and 1 jiao of fresh lotus leaf.

Source

*Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Relieves spasms. Indicated when heat pathogens are retained by dampness, causing heaviness in the body, stiffness in the joints, and fever that persists despite sweating.

Astragalus, Atractylodes, and Coix Seed Decoction,*Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 1.,Relieves spasms. Indicated when heat pathogens are retained by dampness, causing heaviness in the body, stiffness in the joints, and fever that persists despite sweating.

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