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Decoction for Raising Yang and Descending Qi

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Decoction for Raising Yang and Descending Qi,When wind-pathogen invades the Stomach, Wood overpowers Earth; the clear qi sinks downward, and food and fluids cannot be fully transformed, leading to loose stools.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Raising Yang and Descending Qi

Chinese Name : 升阳降气汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea 1 qian, Bupleurum chinense 6 fen, Notopterygium incisum 6 fen, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6 fen, Shenqu 6 fen, Alisma orientale 6 fen, Poria cocos 6 fen, Citrus reticulata 3 fen, Barley malt 3 fen, Fried licorice root 3 fen, Cimicifuga foetida 5 fen, Fresh ginger 3 slices.

Source

*Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Auspicious* (Vol. 2).

Benefits

When wind-pathogen invades the Stomach, Wood overpowers Earth; the clear qi sinks downward, and food and fluids cannot be fully transformed, leading to loose stools.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Raising Yang and Descending Qi,*Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Auspicious* (Vol. 2).,When wind-pathogen invades the Stomach, Wood overpowers Earth; the clear qi sinks downward, and food and fluids cannot be fully transformed, leading to loose stools.

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