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Dampness-Removing and Qi-Tonifying Decoction

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Dampness-Removing and Qi-Tonifying Decoction,In hot summer weather, heat damages vital energy, causing numbness in the hands.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Removing and Qi-Tonifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 除湿补气汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Astragalus, 6 fen of Phellodendron, 1.5 qian of Tangerine Peel, 1 qian of Alisma, 1 qian of Cimicifuga, 2.5 qian of White Peony, 2 qian of Raw Licorice, 4 qian of Raw Scutellaria, 0.5 fen of Roasted Licorice, and 50 Schisandra berries.

Source

From *Hao Yazi Sheng* (Volume 12).

Benefits

In hot summer weather, heat damages vital energy, causing numbness in the hands.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water. Take while still slightly warm.

Dampness-Removing and Qi-Tonifying Decoction,From *Hao Yazi Sheng* (Volume 12).,In hot summer weather, heat damages vital energy, causing numbness in the hands.

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