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Decoction for Revitalizing Vital Energy

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Decoction for Revitalizing Vital Energy,For lower abdominal distension due to deficiency, upward rebellion of vital energy, cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, and inability to retain food.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Revitalizing Vital Energy

Chinese Name : 正气活命散

Drug Formulation

Large Aconite Root 1 liang, Agastache Leaf 1 liang, Pinellia 1 liang, Clove 1 liang, Loquat Leaf 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Magnolia Bark 1 liang, Cinnamon Bark half a liang.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 14.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For lower abdominal distension due to deficiency, upward rebellion of vital energy, cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, and inability to retain food.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 1 fen of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 6 fen; strain; take while still slightly warm; no specific time restrictions.

Decoction for Revitalizing Vital Energy,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 14.,For lower abdominal distension due to deficiency, upward rebellion of vital energy, cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, and inability to retain food.

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