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Decoction for Tonifying Both Qi and Blood

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Decoction for Tonifying Both Qi and Blood,Spasms are caused by sweating and diarrhea, resulting in deficiency of both qi and blood; the six pulses are weak or floating, large, and lacking strength.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Tonifying Both Qi and Blood

Chinese Name : 气血两补汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (if scarce, substitute with 4–5 qian of Chinese yam, stir-fried until golden); Atractylodes macrocephala 1.5 qian; Licorice (roasted) 1 qian; Jujube seed (stir-fried) 2 qian; Angelica sinensis (for diarrhea, stir-fried with earth) 2 qian; Prepared Rehmannia (stir-fried with Amomum villosum decoction until dry) 3 qian; White Peony Root (stir-fried with wine) 1.5 qian.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 12.

Benefits

Spasms are caused by sweating and diarrhea, resulting in deficiency of both qi and blood; the six pulses are weak or floating, large, and lacking strength.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Tonifying Both Qi and Blood,*Huiyue*, Volume 12.,Spasms are caused by sweating and diarrhea, resulting in deficiency of both qi and blood; the six pulses are weak or floating, large, and lacking strength.

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