Decoction for Tonifying Qi, Raising Yang, and Harmonizing the Middle，From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.，Wind-heat sinking downward impedes the flow of yang qi. Closing the eyes causes numbness throughout the body, which lessens during the day and worsens at night. Upon waking and opening the eyes, the numbness gradually subsides and eventually ceases. If the eyes are kept open constantly,this symptom does not occur; however, fear of the numbness prevents the patient from closing their eyes, leading to insomnia. The body feels heavy and drowsy, with occasional phlegm-related coughing. There is a constant sensation of phlegm in the chest that is difficult to expel, accompanied by restlessness, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Upon examination, all six pulses are found to be moderate, combining the characteristics of taut, full, and slow, with a lack of strength upon palpation.
Decoction for Tonifying Qi, Raising Yang, and Harmonizing the Middle
Formulas Name : Decoction for Tonifying Qi, Raising Yang, and Harmonizing the Middle
Chinese Name : 补气升阳和中汤
Drug Formulation
Raw licorice 1 qian, Phellodendron bark (wine-processed) 1 qian, Poria cocos 1 qian, Alisma 1 qian, Cimicifuga 1 qian, Bupleurum 1 qian, Atractylodes lancea 1 qian 5 fen, Cardamom seeds 1 qian 5 fen,2 qian of tangerine peel, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis root, 2 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of white peony root, 3 qian of ginseng, 4 qian of Buddha’s ear herb, 4 qian of fried licorice, 5 qian of astragalus.
Source
From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.
Benefits
Wind-heat sinking downward impedes the flow of yang qi. Closing the eyes causes numbness throughout the body, which lessens during the day and worsens at night. Upon waking and opening the eyes, the numbness gradually subsides and eventually ceases. If the eyes are kept open constantly,this symptom does not occur; however, fear of the numbness prevents the patient from closing their eyes, leading to insomnia. The body feels heavy and drowsy, with occasional phlegm-related coughing. There is a constant sensation of phlegm in the chest that is difficult to expel, accompanied by restlessness, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Upon examination, all six pulses are found to be moderate, combining the characteristics of taut, full, and slow, with a lack of strength upon palpation.
Instructions for Use
Crush the ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take on an empty stomach.
Decoction for Tonifying Qi, Raising Yang, and Harmonizing the Middle,Wind-heat sinking downward impedes the flow of yang qi. Closing the eyes causes numbness throughout the body, which lessens during the day and worsens at night. Upon waking and opening the eyes, the numbness gradually subsides and eventually ceases. If the eyes are kept open constantly,this symptom does not occur; however, fear of the numbness prevents the patient from closing their eyes, leading to insomnia. The body feels heavy and drowsy, with occasional phlegm-related coughing. There is a constant sensation of phlegm in the chest that is difficult to expel, accompanied by restlessness, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Upon examination, all six pulses are found to be moderate, combining the characteristics of taut, full, and slow, with a lack of strength upon palpation.