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Decoction for Moderately Tonifying Deficiency

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Decoction for Moderately Tonifying Deficiency,For those with deficiency of both qi and blood, deficiency of both spleen and kidney, and symptoms of physical fatigue and mental dizziness.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Moderately Tonifying Deficiency

Chinese Name : 平补虚弱汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (if scarce, substitute with 3–5 qian of fresh ginseng root currently in season), Atractylodes macrocephala 1.5 qian, Poria cocos 1.5 qian, Fried licorice root 1.5 qian, Angelica sinensis 2 qian, White peony root (wine-fried) 1.5 qian, Eucommia ulmoides 2 qian, Astragalus membranaceus (honey-fried) 2 qian,Goji berries and Chinese yam, each 2–3 qian; Schisandra berries, 15 grains; Aconite root, 1 qian or more as needed.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For those with deficiency of both qi and blood, deficiency of both spleen and kidney, and symptoms of physical fatigue and mental dizziness.

Instructions for Use

Ginger and jujube serve as guides.

Decoction for Moderately Tonifying Deficiency,*Huiyue*, Volume 2.,For those with deficiency of both qi and blood, deficiency of both spleen and kidney, and symptoms of physical fatigue and mental dizziness.

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