Astragalus Great Kidney-Tonifying Decoction

Astragalus Great Kidney-Tonifying Decoction,For men suffering from deficiency-induced exhaustion, characterized by nocturnal emissions, night sweats, and a dribbling urine stream. When the lower jiao is damp and weak, and the condition is on the verge of developing into bone-steaming fever, it is termed “extreme exhaustion.”

Formulas Name : Astragalus Great Kidney-Tonifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆大补肾汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Astragalus, 3 qian of fresh ginger, 3 qian of ginseng, 20 jujubes (split), 2 qian of oyster shell, 3 qian of peony root, 3 qian of cinnamon bark, 3 qian of schisandra berries, 3 qian of lycium bark, 3 qian of poria, 3 qian of saposhnikovia root, 3 qian of tangerine peel, 3 qian of magnetite (crushed, wrapped in cotton), and 2 liang of licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Yixin Fang*, Volume 13, citing *Xuankan Chanshi Fang*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

For men suffering from deficiency-induced exhaustion, characterized by nocturnal emissions, night sweats, and a dribbling urine stream. When the lower jiao is damp and weak, and the condition is on the verge of developing into bone-steaming fever, it is termed “extreme exhaustion.”

Instructions for Use

Boil 1 dou 2 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue; divide into 3–4 warm doses. After taking a dose, walk 8–9 li. Cover oneself to induce a light sweat. Take one dose every 5 days; complete the course with 3–4 doses.

Note

Avoid sticky foods and raw or cold foods.

Astragalus Great Kidney-Tonifying Decoction,From *Yixin Fang*, Volume 13, citing *Xuankan Chanshi Fang*.,For men suffering from deficiency-induced exhaustion, characterized by nocturnal emissions, night sweats, and a dribbling urine stream. When the lower jiao is damp and weak, and the condition is on the verge of developing into bone-steaming fever, it is termed “extreme exhaustion.”

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