Decoction for Relieving Bi

Decoction for Relieving Bi,In cases of qi deficiency where one is exposed to wind and ingests cold, wind pathogens lodge externally while dampness accumulates internally; when wind and dampness clash internally and externally, the body feels fatigued and the tongue becomes numb. In severe cases, there may be aversion to wind, profuse sweating, dizziness and blurred vision, and numbness throughout the body.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Relieving Bi

Chinese Name : 蠲痹汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (stem removed, soaked in wine) half liang, Notopterygium root half liang, Licorice root half liang (roasted), Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted) 1 liang, Paeonia lactiflora 1 liang, Aconite root (raw, peel and pith removed) 1 liang, Astragalus membranaceus (honey-roasted) 3 qian, Saposhnikovia divaricata (stem removed) 3 qian, Curcuma longa 3 qian, Coix seed 3 qian.

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.

Benefits

In cases of qi deficiency where one is exposed to wind and ingests cold, wind pathogens lodge externally while dampness accumulates internally; when wind and dampness clash internally and externally, the body feels fatigued and the tongue becomes numb. In severe cases, there may be aversion to wind, profuse sweating, dizziness and blurred vision, and numbness throughout the body.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube. Simmer over low heat until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and drink the clear decoction; take as needed.

Decoction for Relieving Bi,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.,In cases of qi deficiency where one is exposed to wind and ingests cold, wind pathogens lodge externally while dampness accumulates internally; when wind and dampness clash internally and externally, the body feels fatigued and the tongue becomes numb. In severe cases, there may be aversion to wind, profuse sweating, dizziness and blurred vision, and numbness throughout the body.

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