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.
Astragalus Decoction for Tonifying Qi
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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.
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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.