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Cold-Expelling and Soul-Restoring Decoction

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Cold-Expelling and Soul-Restoring Decoction,Yin-cold directly invades the Kidney Meridian, causing excruciating chest pain, vomiting, inability to retain food, and watery diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Cold-Expelling and Soul-Restoring Decoction

Chinese Name : 逐寒返魂汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 3 qian of Alpinia officinarum, 5 qian of Aconite, 5 qian of Poria, 3 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, and 1 qian of cloves.

Source

*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Yin-cold directly invades the Kidney Meridian, causing excruciating chest pain, vomiting, inability to retain food, and watery diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Cold-Expelling and Soul-Restoring Decoction,*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.,Yin-cold directly invades the Kidney Meridian, causing excruciating chest pain, vomiting, inability to retain food, and watery diarrhea.

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