Astragalus Decoction for Tonifying Qi

Astragalus Decoction for Tonifying Qi,For pulmonary consumption characterized by reduced appetite, qi deficiency with weakness, trembling of the hands and feet, facial swelling, shortness of breath, and cough.

Formulas Name : Astragalus Decoction for Tonifying Qi

Chinese Name : 补气黄耆汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (chopped) 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Poria (wood removed) 1 liang, Ophiopogon (core removed, roasted) 1 liang, Atractylodes 1 liang, Schisandra 1 liang, Cinnamon (coarse bark removed) 1 liang, Prepared Rehmannia (roasted) 1 liang, Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed, roasted) 1 liang,Ejiao (roasted until dry) 1 liang, Angelica sinensis (sliced, roasted) 3 fen, Paeonia lactiflora 3 fen, Achyranthes bidentata (soaked in wine, sliced, roasted) 3 fen, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted, coarsely chopped) half a liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 86.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For pulmonary consumption characterized by reduced appetite, qi deficiency with weakness, trembling of the hands and feet, facial swelling, shortness of breath, and cough.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes (split open); decoct together until reduced to 6 fen; strain; take warm after meals.

Astragalus Decoction for Tonifying Qi,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 86.,For pulmonary consumption characterized by reduced appetite, qi deficiency with weakness, trembling of the hands and feet, facial swelling, shortness of breath, and cough.

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