Decoction for Raising Yang and Tonifying Qi

Decoction for Raising Yang and Tonifying Qi,Overeating causes damage to the middle burner; impaired digestion and transformation lead to dampness stagnating in the spleen, causing the stomach qi to sink downward, resulting in diarrhea, abdominal pain, and scanty, difficult urination.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Raising Yang and Tonifying Qi

Chinese Name : 升阳益气汤

Drug Formulation

Saposhnikovia root 8 fen, Notopterygium root 8 fen, Angelica root 6 fen, Magnolia bark (fried with ginger juice) 1 qian, Licorice root (roasted) 5 fen, Jujube 3 pieces, Cimicifuga root 7 fen, Bupleurum root 1 qian, Raw Rehmannia root 7 fen, White Peony root 7 fen, Alisma rhizome 8 fen.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

Overeating causes damage to the middle burner; impaired digestion and transformation lead to dampness stagnating in the spleen, causing the stomach qi to sink downward, resulting in diarrhea, abdominal pain, and scanty, difficult urination.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhong; take while warm.

Decoction for Raising Yang and Tonifying Qi,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 3.,Overeating causes damage to the middle burner; impaired digestion and transformation lead to dampness stagnating in the spleen, causing the stomach qi to sink downward, resulting in diarrhea, abdominal pain, and scanty, difficult urination.

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