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Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency and Nourishing Vitality

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Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency and Nourishing Vitality,Postpartum deficiency of both qi and blood, resulting in listlessness, weakness, and occasional fainting.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency and Nourishing Vitality

Chinese Name : 补虚生荣汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (honey-fried) 3–5 qian, Angelica sinensis (tail removed) 2–3 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 2 qian, Poria cocos 1 qian, Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared) 3 qian, Leonurus japonicus 2 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted) 2 qian, Dried ginger (fried until black through to the core) 3–5 fen, Paeonia lactiflora (baked, wine-fried) 1.5 qian,Schizonepeta spikelets (stir-fried until black) 7 fen.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 15.

Benefits

Postpartum deficiency of both qi and blood, resulting in listlessness, weakness, and occasional fainting.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; add a small amount of wine and a child’s urine before taking. Take several doses; qi and blood will readily recover, and in time, the body will become robust and all ailments will be eliminated. If the patient has sufficient strength, adding ginseng is even more effective.

Decoction for Tonifying Deficiency and Nourishing Vitality,*Huiyue*, Volume 15.,Postpartum deficiency of both qi and blood, resulting in listlessness, weakness, and occasional fainting.

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